A second chicken soup for the woman's soul vs Optimal Thinking

Both "A second chicken soup for the woman's soul" by Jack Canfield, Dave Barry, Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, Mark Victory Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne, Mark Victor Hansen and "Optimal Thinking" by Rosalene Glickman are popular choices for readers interested in Women and Anecdotes. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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A second chicken soup for the woman's soul

Jack Canfield, Dave Barry, Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, Mark Victory Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne, Mark Victor Hansen

1996

This latest collection of stories celebrates the shared experiences of being a woman in a 101 new ways. You will be moved by these true accounts of how women like you have embraced life's defining moments by finding love, dealing with loss, overcoming obstacles and achieving their dreams and goals. Like spending time with a trusted friend, A Second Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul will put difficult times into perspective, renew your faith in yourself and make you aware of the miracles in your own life.

Published 1996
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Optimal Thinking

Rosalene Glickman

1990

OPTIMAL THINKING is the next step past positive thinking. That's because positive thinkers often think in mediocre terms & settle for second best. OPTIMAL THINKING empowers our best or most positive selves to take charge. We learn how to ASK THE BEST QUESTIONS, OBTAIN THE BEST SOLUTIONS & MAKE THE MOST OF ANY SITUATION. Instead of suppressing negativity & using wishful thinking, Optimal Thinkers approach life with optimal realism. Applying paint over rust doesn't remove the rust. Optimal Thinkers treat the rust & then apply the best paint! OPTIMAL THINKING IS THE MISSING LINK TO PEAK PERFORMANCE. We function at our peak when we think in optimal terms. Authored by "Australia's most successful woman," this revolutionary book provides us with the mental tools to consistently be our best in business & personal relationships. We discover what "the best" really means to us & define what is most important in our lives. We learn to maximize our talents, opportunities & time. OPTIMAL THINKING truly empowers us to experience the full might of our minds. We master emotions, minimize unwanted behaviors & bring out the best in others. OPTIMAL THINKING SIMPLY GIVES US THE BEST CHANCE OF ACHIEVING EVERYTHING WE WANT!

Published 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: A second chicken soup for the woman's soul or Optimal Thinking?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read A second chicken soup for the woman's soul and Optimal Thinking in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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