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Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!
Name your problem, and you name your possibility!
Dr. Schuller shows you how to build a positive self-image, no matter what your problem. Whether it's unemployment, poor health, loneliness, fear or anything else that blocks your success, you can turn your negative into a positive. No matter how tough times get, you have the potential to achieve the best of life. Through Dr. Schuller’s dynamic principles, you can learn:
• 4 ways to evaluate a new idea
• 10 commandments of possibility thinking
• 5 principles for putting problems in a proper perspective
• 18 principles of leadership
• 5 phases necessary for the faith to move mountains
• 5 ways to overcome a ‘brownout’ and prevent a burnout
• 25 action words to get you started and never let you quit
Dr. Schuller shows you how to build a positive self-image, no matter what your problem. Whether it's unemployment, poor health, loneliness, fear or anything else that blocks your success, you can turn your negative into a positive. No matter how tough times get, you have the potential to achieve the best of life. Through Dr. Schuller’s dynamic principles, you can learn:
• 4 ways to evaluate a new idea
• 10 commandments of possibility thinking
• 5 principles for putting problems in a proper perspective
• 18 principles of leadership
• 5 phases necessary for the faith to move mountains
• 5 ways to overcome a ‘brownout’ and prevent a burnout
• 25 action words to get you started and never let you quit
240 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
About the author
Robert H. Schuller
162 books185 followersRobert Harold Schuller was an American Christian televangelist, pastor, motivational speaker, and author. He was ordained as a minister, who rocketed to stardom in 1955 preaching from the roof of a concession stand at the drive-in movie theatre, displaying a passion and a marketing towards other people.He had been incorporating elements of psychology, into each of his messages and for many in the Christian community, he was serving up a "feel-good gospel" and that the money he was spending on buildings was to be put to better use by giving it to the poor.
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June 28, 2011
Good book to read not only in your tough times..It was motivating. One who has a problem of anykind should read it..It changes your perception towards the problem and helps you find the possibilities of getting free. It will renew your strength. One of the best words in it
There will never be another now - I'll make the most of today.
There will never be another me - I'll make the most of myself.
There will never be another now - I'll make the most of today.
There will never be another me - I'll make the most of myself.
November 25, 2014
Every word in this book is motivating.
I remembered a verse he used in the book.
"Treat ideas like a new born babies.
Treat them tenderly...
they can get killed pretty quickly.
Treat them gently....
they can be bruised in infancy.
Treat them respectfully.....
they could be the most valuable thing that ever came into your life.
Treat them protectively.....
Don't let them get away.
Treat them protectively.....
Feed them, and feed hem well.
Treat them antiseptically.....
Don't let them get infected with the germs of negative thoughts.
Treat them responsibly...
Respond! Act! DO something with them!"
Ever since i have read this verse in this books, my ideas never failed me and i never failed them. This book came to me at the time when i was free and as it got away from me, my time to be tough just started. From the day, I read it, I have never found myself lacking the energy in me. I have always found a way to charge myself through my thoughts, my emotions and my spirit.
I remembered a verse he used in the book.
"Treat ideas like a new born babies.
Treat them tenderly...
they can get killed pretty quickly.
Treat them gently....
they can be bruised in infancy.
Treat them respectfully.....
they could be the most valuable thing that ever came into your life.
Treat them protectively.....
Don't let them get away.
Treat them protectively.....
Feed them, and feed hem well.
Treat them antiseptically.....
Don't let them get infected with the germs of negative thoughts.
Treat them responsibly...
Respond! Act! DO something with them!"
Ever since i have read this verse in this books, my ideas never failed me and i never failed them. This book came to me at the time when i was free and as it got away from me, my time to be tough just started. From the day, I read it, I have never found myself lacking the energy in me. I have always found a way to charge myself through my thoughts, my emotions and my spirit.
April 10, 2012
It ws a wndrful xperience reading dis buk.. It gives a way out to strive ven deres no hope lft... Lovd it!
September 2, 2019
Such an awesome experience! I liked it.
There is a slight difference between possibility thinking and positive thinking. I learned it now by reading this book.
There is a slight difference between possibility thinking and positive thinking. I learned it now by reading this book.
November 16, 2016
Here's one of the many verses in the book that have impelled me to keep going and treasure in my mind-
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach for another is to risk involvement.
To expose your feelings is to risk exposing your true self.
To place your ideas, your dreams, before a crowd is to risk their loss.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To believe is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The people who risk nothing, do nothing, have nothing, are nothing.
They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live.
Chained by their attitudes they are slaves; they have forfeited their freedom.
Only a person who risks is free.
It's a pretty good read, it keeps you going not just during tough times but have some incentivizing stuff that motivates you and quotes like-
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
Recommended for all those readers who tend to feel stuck, directionless or lost hope to do something, go for it! :)
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach for another is to risk involvement.
To expose your feelings is to risk exposing your true self.
To place your ideas, your dreams, before a crowd is to risk their loss.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To believe is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The people who risk nothing, do nothing, have nothing, are nothing.
They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live.
Chained by their attitudes they are slaves; they have forfeited their freedom.
Only a person who risks is free.
It's a pretty good read, it keeps you going not just during tough times but have some incentivizing stuff that motivates you and quotes like-
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
Recommended for all those readers who tend to feel stuck, directionless or lost hope to do something, go for it! :)
January 26, 2016
While i was fed up with failures,this book helped me a lot to increase my faith in me. i got recruited in a good Company with rich heritage at my 4th year. they called me for joining on this 4th july, i was sitting in the hall with group of around one hundred students. Every basic procedures was over including signing my salary sheet. Last formality was a shocking news that we should have no arrears upto my 6th semester. i have one arrear that too in 3rd semester. So, they have advice me to get my result cleared and then notify them. it was a heart wrenching disappointment for me. It affected me a lot. I'm waiting for my result, it may publish in between july and august 2012. I'm not afraid of it, if it's positive will go with CSC else would switch over to another company.
readers too keep praying to get my results cleared as it was good enough salary package.
I got this book before two years, but i didn't read it fully. i took the book down from my shelf. i read
Chapter no:3 PUT YOUR PROBLEM IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE.
The six principles in that chapter really helped me a lot. His examples for each principles regain my confidence. The six principles are
1. Every human Being have problems
2. Every problem has a limited life span
3. Every problem holds positive possibilities.
4. Every problem will change you
5. You can choose what your problem will do to you
6. There is a negative and positive reaction to a problem.
"I'll always be grateful that i was fired, for it made me angry enough at myself to get up and get going"
readers too keep praying to get my results cleared as it was good enough salary package.
I got this book before two years, but i didn't read it fully. i took the book down from my shelf. i read
Chapter no:3 PUT YOUR PROBLEM IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE.
The six principles in that chapter really helped me a lot. His examples for each principles regain my confidence. The six principles are
1. Every human Being have problems
2. Every problem has a limited life span
3. Every problem holds positive possibilities.
4. Every problem will change you
5. You can choose what your problem will do to you
6. There is a negative and positive reaction to a problem.
"I'll always be grateful that i was fired, for it made me angry enough at myself to get up and get going"
October 10, 2007
This is just loaded with feel good information.
July 16, 2012
Great book. It tell you how to solve problems you face with possibility thinking. It supplies needed motivation whenever I loose the motivation.
August 17, 2023
There are too many self-help books but this is short, simple, practical, and the kind you can carry in your pocket. The particularly enjoyed the quotes and anecdotes Dr. Schuller adds every now and then. The book makes you feel comfortable with the thought of adversity by sharing stories that make you feel like you're not alone in the struggle (misery loves company) but also makes you feel positive and hopeful when life gets bumpy.
It is like having your own personal cheerleader in book form! It is one of those books that I would like to revisit every 2-3 years just for renewed motivation and a positive outlook on navigating challenges.
It is like having your own personal cheerleader in book form! It is one of those books that I would like to revisit every 2-3 years just for renewed motivation and a positive outlook on navigating challenges.
May 20, 2021
Re read it after 20 years and still so relevant. More than anything it was a reminder that there is a place for values such as belief and kindness which is never out of fashion.
July 2, 2012
Many of relatives read and kept copies of this book for themselves, and even more of them recommended me to read it. Despite that, I actually got my copy as a gift from a good friend couple of years back and read it completely only last year. I'm not much into inspirational and self-development literature, but surprisingly, I found this one to be a pretty good read; and I guess this book would make a fitting inspirational companion for Christians of all sects and denominations.
Despite it being written by Robert H. Schuller, the Christian pastor and theologian of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries, it doesn't pass itself off as a plain religious work. In fact, I enjoyed its systematic, self-help tone towards personal success which I think can apply to everyone of all faiths.
Perhaps the best thing in this book is its collection of Schuller quotes that are presented between each chapter which I personally enjoyed by simply reading through them, although they can pretty pump-up anyone's day.
Tough Times Never Last, but Tough People Do! also serves as an easy and light read for those not really into reading non-fictional, inspirational, or self-development books. It may pass as just another one of those good Robert H. Schuller works that old people like reading, I can honestly say that it's a great addition for even the young man's personal library.
Despite it being written by Robert H. Schuller, the Christian pastor and theologian of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries, it doesn't pass itself off as a plain religious work. In fact, I enjoyed its systematic, self-help tone towards personal success which I think can apply to everyone of all faiths.
Perhaps the best thing in this book is its collection of Schuller quotes that are presented between each chapter which I personally enjoyed by simply reading through them, although they can pretty pump-up anyone's day.
Tough Times Never Last, but Tough People Do! also serves as an easy and light read for those not really into reading non-fictional, inspirational, or self-development books. It may pass as just another one of those good Robert H. Schuller works that old people like reading, I can honestly say that it's a great addition for even the young man's personal library.
October 9, 2016
This book was suggested by one of my friend when I was really going through my hard time. I was shifting to Delhi and was in doubt whether the risk taken by me is worthwhile or not. I completed this book while travelling from Mumbai to Delhi and since then this book has motivated me to take risk in my life and to believe in my dreams. Truly "Tough time never last but tough people do".
May 15, 2017
It is not easy to say something about this book as no one can explain magic.
This book do magic on you.
If you want to start your life once again then you are picking up just the right book for it. By far best motivational book i have read till now.
Beautiful way of saying that life is never impossible.... its i am possible.
This book do magic on you.
If you want to start your life once again then you are picking up just the right book for it. By far best motivational book i have read till now.
Beautiful way of saying that life is never impossible.... its i am possible.
June 29, 2013
much pragmatic in approach Robert Schuller has written something beyond just words,something that cud be easily put to action in our daily lives. really impressive and amazing,its not just philosphy...!!
October 10, 2007
Schuller is a wonderful, super positive man...and he knows how to convey this positivity to the printed page.
March 9, 2009
don't read it at your perril it just affirms that life is about the journey and the struggle and character comes out of adversity. overt faith or no faith read it and be encouraged.
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August 28, 2011one of the most inspiring books
October 3, 2011
Read during my school times
June 3, 2013
your just another self help book, new ways and methods of being better, growing and being productive. a motivator, a mentor, inspiring, but not mind blowing.
March 17, 2013
Very inspirational title (words of wisdom), and very inspirational text as well. God bless you, Reverend Dr. Schuller, for writing this book!
June 29, 2015
the poem entitled 'Anyway' is something.
August 14, 2015
A highly motivating book full of personal stories of success of the author. The fundamental premise of the book is, if-I-can-do-it-you-can-too. Don't expect much original thoughts in this book.
August 27, 2015
Loved it! It truly touches the heart! So beautiful and inspirational. <3
March 1, 2017
Truism at its best.
A highly motivating book at times; sometimes even inspirational.
A book you should read if you are going through tough times.
A highly motivating book at times; sometimes even inspirational.
A book you should read if you are going through tough times.
June 13, 2017
One of the most inspirational books i have read. It counts among the books when i started reading and is definitely one of my favourites.
March 5, 2020
Some times even when you are extremely positive about life, when you have everything figured out you still need some type of motivation or kind words to keep you were you walking on the path of success and hope
This book was fun to read and a great insight on motivation
We all have crazy dreams and ideas and this book promotes possibility thinking which is something that some of us lack with the marvelous ideas we have
This book was fun to read and a great insight on motivation
We all have crazy dreams and ideas and this book promotes possibility thinking which is something that some of us lack with the marvelous ideas we have
December 1, 2022
Few key things that i find really helpful.
1) Never reject a possibility/idea just because no one has done it before or it may seem impossible or that you lack the resources to do it, etc. In the author's own words - ' The most tragic waste is the waste of a good idea' .
2) The formula for solving these insolvable problems, which is essentially coming up with a list of 10 ways that might solve the problem.
3) Recognise and name the price you're willing to pay to achieve the things you want. Eg, i want to achieve this, therefore i must be willing to sacrifice my time and other things that i enjoy doing, etc.
4) Don't make an important decision when you are in a bad mood.
5) Winning starts with beginning and beginning starts with a single action.
- ' Today's decisions are tomorrow's realities'.
-' Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly'.
6) 'Doors will open to the enthusiastic person first'.
1) Never reject a possibility/idea just because no one has done it before or it may seem impossible or that you lack the resources to do it, etc. In the author's own words - ' The most tragic waste is the waste of a good idea' .
2) The formula for solving these insolvable problems, which is essentially coming up with a list of 10 ways that might solve the problem.
3) Recognise and name the price you're willing to pay to achieve the things you want. Eg, i want to achieve this, therefore i must be willing to sacrifice my time and other things that i enjoy doing, etc.
4) Don't make an important decision when you are in a bad mood.
5) Winning starts with beginning and beginning starts with a single action.
- ' Today's decisions are tomorrow's realities'.
-' Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly'.
6) 'Doors will open to the enthusiastic person first'.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2016
Tried very hard to read this book, on multiple occasions. Each time failed to go beyond 20% of the book.
This time, I have given up completely. Most likely, I shall never read this to completion.
I found this book, pretty ordinary, nothing impressive, (can attribute this, to be the cause, of me not completing, on each of the three times), I may have seen only one side of the coin hence can consider this a biased opinion. By the way, this book certainly has impressive ratings by other readers.
Cheers,
PS - This appears to be one of my favorite cricketer's favorite book or inspirational book. That is the reason for persisting with 3 attempts.
This time, I have given up completely. Most likely, I shall never read this to completion.
I found this book, pretty ordinary, nothing impressive, (can attribute this, to be the cause, of me not completing, on each of the three times), I may have seen only one side of the coin hence can consider this a biased opinion. By the way, this book certainly has impressive ratings by other readers.
Cheers,
PS - This appears to be one of my favorite cricketer's favorite book or inspirational book. That is the reason for persisting with 3 attempts.
October 3, 2017
If you are totally down with your life, go read it! It will change your perception. 80% of the book is worth reading, it will clear a lot of mindsets. However where I got a little let down was with the religious phases, may be it wasn't truly necessary but then it was author's perception and I am totally fine with it. The book in itself carries forward the essence of failures in a tell tale situational way, to not give up, never give up come what may! A bundle of wise sayings are scattered around the book. Some exaggerations are necessary with such books, just like the title says.. Believe in yourself, rest leave it to the time!
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