A life-affirming treasure trove of daily inspiration from the bestselling "guru" of positive thinking

To have a great day every day it helps to think great thoughts and to concentrate on at least one every day.

Philosopher, self-help innovator, and minister, Norman Vincent Peale invites readers to Have a Great Day . . . every day The influential author whose groundbreaking bestseller, The Power of Positive Thinking, changed millions of lives all over the world now offers inspiration for every day of the year with an uplifting volume of positive thought to nourish our souls and spirits, and help us through even the darkest of times.

From profound "thought conditioners," accentuating the everyday positive, to "spirit lifters" devised to help us soar above our troubles, Dr. Peale's effective affirmations are "daily vitamins" keeping us mentally and spiritually healthy throughout each and every day of the year. Each dose of Dr. Peale's thought-provoking words of wisdom addresses a specific topic in a wide range of emotional, psychological, and physical concerns--from tapping into our inner strengths to dealing with criticism and negativity, from achieving our personal and professional goals to learning how to release tension and relax. Have a Great Day will gladden the heart with essential insights and inspirations to help each of us live every day to its fullest.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) was a Methodist minister, motivational speaker, and bestselling author renowned for promoting positive thinking as a means to happiness and success. He served as the pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan for fifty-two years and delivered sermons nationwide on his radio and television program The Art of Living for several decades. In 1952, he published his most influential and popular book, The Power of Positive Thinking, which has been translated into dozens of languages and has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide. Peale espoused optimism and faith in numerous other books, including Why Some Positive Thinkers Get Positive Results, The Power of Positive Living, and The Positive Power of Jesus Christ.

Peale was the cofounder of the Horatio Alger Association, an organization committed to recognizing and fostering success in individuals who have overcome adversity. The association annually grants the memorial Norman Vincent Peale Award to a member who has made exceptional humanitarian contribut