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Think and Make It Happen The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, and Discovering Your True Potential
By Augusto Curry
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On 3/12 Bruce Abernethy wrote: Think and Make it Happen, by Dr. Augsto Cury, caught my eye because of the catchy title, interesting premise, and seemingly lofty claims. Who doesn't want to eliminate their fears, master emotions, release creativity and even "reinvent your entire life". What follows in the book are some interesting ... Made me think, but with some concerns
On 2/24 niki disilvio wrote: Do you suffer from anxiety, constant negative thoughts, or finding direction in your life? If so the title of this book will catch your attention. And it has a great premise, examine your thoughts on a regular basis and start thinking more positively with a can-do attitude. But is this easier said than ... Book Review: Think and Make It Happen
On 1/18 Iz Holidae wrote: I have to admit reluctantly, that I have had this book in my possession for several months. The title sounded interesting, but once I had it in my hands, I couldn't bear to begin. Dr Cury is a brilliant psychologist and researcher... I didn't feel smart enough to read it. I felt bored by it without even ... Better than I anticipated
On 1/12 Carol Cousins wrote: I took a little while to get started reading this book but when I got started on it I found it to be rather interesting. Dr. Cury believes that everyone is a genius and the we all have the potential within our minds to make things happen. He gives us the steps we need to conquer everyday anxiety. ... Think and Make it Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury
On 1/2 barbara pierce wrote: Dr. Augusto Cury's book 'Think and Make It Happen' started out as a difficult read for me. I just couldn't seem to connect to the content. But, suddenly by the 2nd chapter, I was engrossed. His explanations and applications were right on target for my life. Dr. Cury shares simple principles by using ... Think and Make It Happen
On 12/22 Linda Brandau wrote: Amazon.com link for Think and Make it HappenBook Description: Take control of your past, your memory, your emotions, your life!While in medical school, Dr. Augusto Cury became fascinated with the impact a healthy mind can have on emotions and life. After many years of research and founding The Intelligence ... Think and Make it Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury
On 12/8 Janet Birkey wrote: I was hoping for more and had difficulty getting into this book. Love the concept of writing your own story, taking responsibility for your own thoughts, etc. but, I am concerned that our Christian books are becoming so in-tune with the modern, think and make it happen ideology. I am concerned that more ... Not riveting
On 12/7 Robert Worstell wrote: It's just too easy to think like Jesus did. Really, we work too hard at keeping ourselves from doing just that. Dr. Augusto Cury, a leading psychiatrist and author, did a complete psychological study of Jesus and turned as a result from an acknowledged atheist into a believer. He tells about his progress and what he found in this 215 page book... Thinking like a Christ - easier than you consider
On 8/27 Mark Kaske wrote: This is an interesting book that I was able to read and review – thanks Thomas Nelson! It is a breakdown of 12 principles that will allow you to refocus your life and gain control over your thoughts and in effect, change your life.I was a little nervous starting this book thinking it might be a lot ... Book review: Think and make it happen
On 6/26 Donna Mancha wrote: Posted June 26, 2009, 1:27 PM EST: Think and Make It Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury is a book about gaining control of your thoughts, emotion, and life via the holy scripture and actually using your brain scientifically. This very interesting book took me by surprise. I was half-expecting two hundred plus ... Think and Make It Happen by Augusto Cury
On 4/9 Loren Rugen wrote: As soon as I saw the title to this book I immediately drew some negative conclusions. I pictured this book alongside those by Joel Osteen and Oprah Winfrey, and I imagined it would probably compare with such New Age philosophies as 'The Secret' and karma. However, as I began reading and evaluating further, ... Book Review: Think and Make it Happen by Dr. Cury
On 4/2 Amy Sondova wrote: When it comes to self-help books, I’m leery, especially ones that have titles like Think and Make It Happen. Wow, it’s that easy? This book by Dr. Augusto Cury claims to be the breakthrough book for “conquering anxiety, overcoming negative thoughts, and discovering your true potential” or ... Book Review:: Think and Make it Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury
On 3/27 Marla Saunders wrote: This month I read the book “Think and make it Happen” by Dr. Augusto Cury for the Thomas Nelson bloggers review. Cury is one of the country’s top psychiatrists, and he has written this book as an explanation of his program for conquering anxiety, negative thoughts, panic attacks and so on. For each principle of ... Book Review: Think and Make it Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury
On 3/27 Craig Sloan wrote: Think and Make It Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury is a book to help you conquer anxiety, overcome negative thoughts, and to discover your true potential. Dr. Cury is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, scientist, and author who developed the Intelligence Academy of Quality and Life Program and the theory of ... Book Review: Think and Make It Happen
On 3/23 Eric Cooper wrote: OK, I am a big fan of Self-Help books. I love reading them, but don’t really do much with them. My attitude is probably more positive than it could have beem, but I just don’t know how much they have made a difference. I always feel like I should be doing so much more. Think ... Think and Make It Happen
On 3/23 Mark Russell wrote: Written by Dr Augusto Cury, a psychotherapist whose books have sold over seven million copies, this book would definitely shape and change people’s lives if they lived by the principles contained therein. Cury’s premise is that our thoughts or the way we think shape and define who we are. Most people ... MARK RUSSELL REVIEW OF THINK AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
On 3/20 terri tiffany wrote: I ordered this book because of the cover and what it offered to do for me--help me overcome negative thoughts and who doesn't want that promise in these trying economic times. In this recession, I doubt not one person exists who isn't struggling with some negative thoughts with all the negative news ... Think and Make it Happen You really can
On 3/18 Tony Moore wrote: In short, I think that most people would be well served to read Think and Make It Happen (by Dr. Augusto Cury). Its techniques have the potential to improve quality of life and to help people understand some of the reasons why they may be having particular mental-related issues and how to overcome them. I ... Good even for psychiatry skeptics
On 3/3 Jean Oram wrote: Book Review: Think and Make It Happen By Dr. Augusto Cury The main premise of this book (written by a psychiatrist) is that “our mind controls all” and that “it has the ability to radically influence all that we say, do, think and feel”. As well, it is referred to as “The ... Book Review: Think and Make It Happen
On 3/3 Kim Murray wrote: I just finished reading Think and make it happen by Dr Cury.I didn't much care for it. It was a very difficult read because of its dryness. It is a christian self-help book, but not labeled as one and Dr Cury actually states that the book is not about religion but refers to Jesus and his attributes on ... Book review - Think and make it happen
On 2/24 Timothy Roberts wrote: Think and Make It Happen The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, and Discovering Your True PotentialJacketed Hardcover By Dr. Augusto CuryISBN: 0785227814ISBN-13: 9780785227816 Dr. Augusto Cury tackles the subject of overcoming negative ... Book Review: Think and Make It Happen
On 2/9 Terry Haugen wrote: Dr. Augusto Cury, a famous psychiatrist, writes about his "breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, overcoming negative thoughts, and discovering your true potential." There have been many books written on this subject but Dr. Cury offers a unique approach. He believes that Jesus Christ is the perfect ... Think and make it happen
On 2/6 GB Naidu wrote: I have been eagerly waiting for this book to arrive in my mail because I was very much interested to learn some thing new from this book. My expectations from this book were met as I found some useful tips from this book to practice in my day to day life.The author of this book, Dr. Augusto Cury is a ... Think and Make It Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury
On 2/1 Diane Harris wrote: Be the author of your own story. This is Think Correctly Principle #1 taught in Think and Make It Happen, by Dr. Augusto Cury. Every person and event in my life has influenced my thinking, consciously or not, thus making a contribution--positive or negative--to who I am--my "self". According to Dr. ... N*gg*r / Breakthrough by the Book
On 1/29 Suzette Manen wrote: I signed up for this book review and am so happy that I did. It took me a little longer to get started on my first book because I was in the middle of another book when I received Think and Make it Happen. The title describes what this book is about, imagine that. Dr Cury really opens your mind to take ... Think and Make it Happen...
On 1/28 Reba Baskett wrote: Once I got past the ‘feel good title’ of the book I found several useful nuggets of information to put into practice in daily life. Through out the book Dr. Cury encourages the reader to perform a 3 step process in evaluating negative thoughts: * Doubt * Criticize * Determine In each ... Think and Make It Happen - Book Review
On 1/28 Valerie Nelson wrote: Don't let the limp title of this book fool you. It is not one of those name it and claim it...think happy thoughts and everything will be ok kind of books. Author Dr. Augusto Cury and his highly acclaimed Multi-Focal Intelligence Theory provide a stimulating read in the book subtitled "The breakthrough ... Think and Make It Happen Book Review
On 1/28 Melissa Erickson wrote: I have been reading this book. Yes, I am still reading it. Well, I should say I am rereading it. It is one of those books that has to be read more than once. It takes time to change your thoughts and your life. Negative thoughts become a habit and habits are hard to break. I look at this book as more ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/27 Angela Bishop wrote: The full title of this book is Think and Make It Happen: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, and Discovering Your True Potential. Boy that is a mouthful. But I do have to say that if you picked up this book at a book store, there would be no question as to what ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/27 Kathleen Fuller wrote: Think and Make It Happen is about understanding your thoughts, why you think the way you do, and how to overcome paralyzing thoughts and behaviors so you can live life to the fullest. I found it to be a timely book, not only for me personally, but for everyone. Dr. Cury outlines a step-by-step program ... Great Book!
On 1/26 Susan Braun wrote: I have been reading Think and Make it Happen by Augusto Cury, thanks to the nice folks at Thomas Nelson Publishing. On its cover, it claims to be “The breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, overcoming negative thoughts, and discovering your true potential”. Well, that sounds promising. ... Think and Make it Happen: A Review
On 1/23 Regina Twine wrote: Think and Make It Happen was not the book for me. I was not very impressed with it at all. It’s a self-help book that outlines a program for “conquering anxiety, overcoming negative thoughts and discovering your true potential.” Cury starts off by giving different ways to read the book: Read it ... Books I've Reviewed
On 1/21 Austin Gardner wrote: Think and Make it Happen by Dr Augusto Cury is my latest book review. This is a book by a psychiatrist. He mentions Jesus and Bible principles in the book but it is not a Christian or religious book and the author states that clearly on page 177. He says that he is not talking about religion. This book, ... Well worth reading
On 1/20 Julie Morrison wrote: From the first word of his book, Dr. Augusto Cury encourages embracing and directing that complex organism—our brain. He outlines an important step in each chapter, that are twelve thinking strategies. A sampling of the twelve chapter headings include: Directing Your Thoughts, Unleash Creativity, and ... Excited About Life
On 1/19 Terry Grondahl wrote: This is by far one of the best books I have read depicting the mannerisms of Christ and how individuals can apply them to their own life. The book reads easily and his main points are outlined at the beginning of each chapter. This is a book that will give hope to your life as well as control of your ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/18 Harold Arnold wrote: The philosopher, Rene Descartes famously said "I think therefore I am." Our existence is defined by our mental capacity to consider ourselves in relation to others. As a social psychologist, I am most interested in these places where we humans ascribe meaning to our human relations as well as our interaction ... Marriage is what you think
On 1/14 Jo Rae Johnson wrote: Dr. Cury's book, Think and Make It Happen, provides twelve principles for "developing your extraordinary mind" to "gain the happiness you seek, and achieve maximum impact in the world around you." Jesus is given as our model--a uniquely qualified mentor and the ultimate author of His own life (Principle ... Think and Make It Happen Book Review
On 1/14 Clifton Ditmore wrote: Dr. Augusto Cury is one of the world’s leading psychiatrists with over seven million books sold. In his splendid book, Think and Make It Happen, he presents a breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, overcoming negative thoughts, and discovering your true potential. This book is not intended ... Think And Make It Happen
On 1/13 Benjamin Jorden wrote: I never received the book I was supposed to be sent, even after waiting a number of weeks. This is the only way I know of contacting the publisher about this problem. Thanks for your concern in this matter. I never received the book I was supposed to be sent, even after waiting a number of weeks. This ... Never received
On 1/13 Tia Morgan wrote: Think and Make It Happen by Augusto Cury is basically a self-help book with a slight twist. It includes something I've never seen before - a psychological analysis of Jesus - brilliant idea I think.Cury offers twelve steps/techniques to take charge of your thoughts, putting yourself on the stage of your ... Psychological Analysis of Messiah
On 1/12 Mark Kim wrote: To be honest, I was a little turned off by the title, but you have to understand Dr. Cury's intention for this book to be a process of discovery and an engagement with the self and how you think! It seems rather simplistic, that all incorrect action could instantaneously be corrected by switching gears ... Helpful...
On 1/12 Brenda Klein wrote: Review by Brenda Klein at: http://brendasusan.blogspot.com/2009/01/book-review-for-think-and-make-it.html Think and Make it Happen authored by Dr. Augusto Cury January 2009 The title of this book captured me at first and made me curious about the theories and ideas of this scientist. For the last ... Refreshing
On 1/12 Shannon Black-Dotson wrote: Think and Make It Happen, by Dr. Augusto Cury is a provoking discussion regarding the thoughts of human beings and the inner process of the mind. A step-by-step guide teaches the reader how to challenge, discern, and direct his or her thoughts. Additionally, Dr. Cury demonstrates the necessity for ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/11 Cynda Felini wrote: Think and Make It Happen. Cury, Augusto. Thomas Nelson: 2008Dr. Cury takes positive thinking to the next level. In his book, he not only persuades the reader to think positively but argues that it is possible to train your brain to do so. He lays out 12 principles for training your brain to think ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/9 Courtney Chowning wrote: Think and Make It Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury is a book to help you conquer anxiety, overcome negative thoughts, and to discover your true potential. Dr. Cury is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, scientist, and author who developed the Intelligence Academy of Quality and Life Program and the theory of ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/9 Rhonda Plassmeyer wrote: I have tried for the last three weeks to finish reading "Think and Make it Happen" and I had a tough time finishing it. This is one of the most boring and dry reads that I have encountered in years. I have started the book over three different times hoping to find useful information and ideas but the ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/7 Mike Gothard wrote: Think and Make It Happen? Upon first glance, the title smacks of the Norman Vincent Peale “power of positive thinking” tangent that quasi-religious folks so wanted to embrace during the middle of the last century. However, Cury seems to have gone a step or two beyond “positive thinking” in both scope and depth. I found his ... Think and Make It Happen Book Review
On 1/6 Jeanette Levellie wrote: When I read “the breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, overcoming negative thoughts, and discovering your true potential, I was intrigued. Written by world-famous psychiatrist, Augusto Cury, Think and Make it Happen is a 12 principle plan for gaining control of your thoughts. Although published ... Think & Make it Happen
On 1/6 Rebecca Haden wrote: I'm reading Think and Make It Happen, by Augustus Cury. Cury's premise is that we mostly live in our minds, and that our quality of life depends on whether we are in the audience, watching ourselves have thoughts which may be unpleasant or destructive, or become the authors of our own stories. I suppose ... Tuesday, January 06, 2009
On 1/5 Lisa Lickel wrote: Dr. Cury’s specialty on what he terms “Thinking Correctly” is based upon his years of practice in the psychiatric field. This book is a companion using his multifocal technique. He bases his ideal of thinking correctly on the life of Christ, which he references in each chapter. Think and Make It ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/5 Paul Corey wrote: When reading the book Think and Make It Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury was an interesting dive into the perspective of a professional psychologist's view point of Jesus. A former Atheist, Dr. Cury reviews Jesus from a psychological perspective. How did he think? What can we take from the Bible as far as ... Think and Make It Happen
On 1/3 Amy Uptain wrote: Title: Think and Make It Happen Author: Dr. Augusto Cury Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 9780785227816 Length: 224 pages Synopsis: In this book, Dr. Augusto Cury gives twelve principles which, if used, will promote a peaceful, healthy existence in one’s thought life. According to Cury, ... Book Review–Think and Make It Happen
On 12/25 Joshua Lake wrote: "By harnessing the power of the mind, you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want for your life." With that bold quote, Dr. Curry introduces his book's aim: to unlock unimagined freedom for his readers. Each chapter discusses a new technique to use in the battle against our unconscious minds. ... Think and Make It Happen: A Review
On 12/22 Susan Smith wrote: I'm sure that Dr. Cury is well respected for his psychiatric background and insights. However, "Think and Make It Happen" does not leave the reader with an uplifting or positive outlook on life. What one would imagine being an uplifting and creative book is weighed down with psychobabblish terms and ... Book Review: Think and Make It Happen
On 12/16 Scott Morrison wrote: This is my second review so far and I am beginning to think all we are ready these days are self help books. Are we looking for answers to cope in the world we are just passing through. Dr. Augusto Cury's new book "Think and Make It Happen" is another do this this will happen. The tagline for the book ... Think and Make It Happen
On 12/16 Cherie Hill wrote: I was cautiously optimistic about this book. I was hopeful, as a Christian Writer, a major in Psychology, and follower of Christ, that this book would finally build a bridge between Psychology and Christianity which has remained a great divide. “Think and Make It Happen,” by Dr. Augusto Cury, delivered ... WWJT? (What Would Jesus Think?)
On 12/16 Lauren Caldwell wrote: I'd like to rename this book, Think and Make it Happen by Dr. Augusto Cury, and give it a title that describes what happens when you read this book: clarity and courage infuse your heart and mind, and mental confusion and self-condemnation are on their way to being eradicated. Maybe I would title this ... Now That's a Thought!
On 11/19 S Henry wrote: This latest offering from Augusto Cury, subtitled "The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, and Discovering Your True Potential" is due out at the end of December. Its title makes me think of the children's book "The Little Engine that Could," and the small engine's ... Think and Make It Happen