Rethinking Positive Thinking Rethinking Positive Thinking Gabriele Oettingen

Rethinking Positive Thinking

What Science Reveals About Real Motivation

by Gabriele Oettingen

★ 4.4 14 min read

About This Book

Beyond the Power of Positive Thinking (2014) questions the popular assumption that optimistic visualization guarantees achievement. The book presents mental contrasting, a strategy that pairs hopeful visions with realistic obstacle assessment, enabling more effective goal attainment.

Who Should Read This?

  • People interested in self-improvement who find themselves making little headway
  • Individuals who set ambitious goals but struggle to reach them despite optimistic mindsets
  • Professional coaches looking for scientifically validated methods to help their clients

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