If It's Going to Be, It's Up to Me: The Eight Proven Principles of Possibility Thinking [Hardcover]

Robert Harold Schuller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997

The dynamic founder of Garden Grove, California's Crystal Cathedral distills a lifetime of motivational wisdom into eight powerful principles. Addressing goals, priorities, planning, commitment, timing, fortitude, and more, Robert Schuller's practical, upbeat lessons guide readers to see and seize the unlimited possibilities within themselves.

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From the Publisher

The dynamic founder of the Crystal Cathedral distills a life-time of motivational wisdom into eight powerful principles that inspire, challenge and guide readers to see and seize unlimited possibilities within themselves.

Robert Schuller's phenomenally powerful "Hour of Power" television show (the most-watched religious program in the United States) has been inspiring 20 million viewers in 184 countries each week for nearly three decades. Now Schuller reaches across denominational lines to articulate the uplifting message at the heart of his Possibility Thinking: If you can dream it, you can do it!

Addressing goals, priorities, planning, committment, timing and fortitude, Schuller's practical, upbeat lessons show readers how to ignite the "dynamic energy" that allows them to realize their opportunities for success, joy and fulfillment. Peppered with autobiographical anecdotes and the real-life success stories of people from every walk of life, If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me is a profoundly inspirational vision of belief in action.

About the Author

Robert H. Schuller founded the Crystal Cathedral congregation in Garden Grove, California, more than forty years ago. He has written some thirty books, including Move Ahead with possibility thinking; Prayer; Power thoughts; Tough Times Never Last,But tough People Do!;and The Be {Happy} Attitudes. Schuller has consulted with the last six presidents of the United States, sits on the Board of the Horatio Alger Association,and was elected to the American Academy of Achievment. At seventy years of age, Schuller is as vigorous as ever, living his message with his trademark optimism and enthusiasm

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Harper San Francisco; 1st edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060671009
• ISBN-13: 978-0060671006
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,150,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Excellant Source for Positive Inspiration!, May 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: If It's Going to Be It's Up to Me (Audio Cassette)

This book by Dr.Schuller, was one of the best books that I have read. After reading the book, it changed my way of thinking. I was a negative thinker. I highly recomend it to anyone. I Thank God for Dr.Schuller and all of his books! I especially like Dr.Schullers testimonies. He didn't just write the words, he has lived them and has examples of other people. Thank You Dr.Schuller for writting this. It really helped me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Changing Book!!, December 7, 2007

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Kelly Kay Kuehn "Kelly Candice & Megan" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If It's Going to Be, It's up to Me: The Eight Proven Principles of Possibility Thinking (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a life changing book for me! I read this after becoming a widow at the age of 29 with 2 young daughters ages 2 and 7!! This was not a morning type book but this book was responsible for a wonderful turning point in my life. I have purchsed many more for my friends. I read this book, I guess when it came out but not sure the year but many years ago. I can tell you now that this year both of my girls are graduating from College and High School the same school year! My 7 year old is now A College Grad with 2 Bachelors Degrees which she received in 4 years! Both girls have been a blessing and not a moments trouble and with this book I was able to learn quickly of the blessings that I have left and not what I lost! You will not regret reading this book, or any of Dr Schuller's books for that matter! God is very faithful and I am blessed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're a Possiblity Thinker, this book is for you!, June 24, 2008

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Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If It's Going to Be, It's up to Me: The Eight Proven Principles of Possibility Thinking (Mass Market Paperback)

Heard Robert H. Schuller's IT IT'S GOING TO BE, IT'S UP TO ME, a
bestseller that was read by the author . . . it describes how to tap into
your own dynamic divine energy by following these eight steps that
are designed to lead to personal success:

Possibilities must be weighed,
Then priorities must be swayed,
New plans must be laid,
And commitments must be made.

The price must be paid,
The timing may be delayed,
But the course must be stayed,
And the trumpets will be played.

Schuller bases much of what he write about on what he calls Possibility
Thinking; i.e., If you can dream it, you can do it!

He makes you believe in this concept, too, as result of his own
experiences--many of which he shares in the book . . . in addition,
I also liked his use of real-life success stories of people from every
walk of life.

If you're like me, you'll be "sold" on his message that comes across
on nearly every page . . . yet be forewarned: if you're skeptical
that any of this stuff can and does work, then don't bother
with reading this or anything else by Schuller.