Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People [Hardcover]

Rich DeVos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2008

The simple act of offering a kind word or two can have power to change lives in positive and profound ways.

In TEN POWERFUL PHRASES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE, DeVos focuses each chapter on one key phrase, such as "I'm Proud of You," or "I Believe in You," that he has found to help individuals overcome differences, build relationships, instill confidence, change attitudes, and generally make us feel positive about ourselves and about helping others. Each phrase is illustrated through anecdotes from DeVos's experiences and about people whose lives have been touched either by saying or hearing one of the small but powerful phrases. Anyone with the ability to offer a kind word to a friend, family member, or coworker will benefit from this book's positive, practical wisdom.

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About the Author

Rich Devos is the cofounder of Amway and owner of the NBA's Orlando Magic. He is the author of bestsellers Hope from My Heart and Compassionate Capitalism.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Center Street (November 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599950987
• ISBN-13: 978-1599950983
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars While I like Rich DeVos ... this is success lite, February 10, 2009

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G. E. Kugler "Ed Kugler - nomoreBS - Author o... (Big Arm, Montana United States) - See all my reviews
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I hate writing this review because I really like this guy. I've read his other books and he has achieved so much in life. I bought this because of that and it isnt a bad book by any means. I just found in reading it that once you get one of the powerful phrases what more can you fill all those pages with. It's the golden rule redone. I just felt like the ten things, which no one will argue with, could have all been said and done in a nice little booklet instead of a whole book. Found it true but weak.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A personal pocket mentor, November 15, 2008

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Rich DeVos has been a personal mentor of mine for many years without him ever knowing it. I have read all his books and even seen him speak.

Rich's new book (and I encourage you to read his prior releases as well) is like a pocket mentor. A short book filled with the most powerful words that can uplift, motivate and empower you to make others feel so good!

With much negativity out there today, the postive feeling one comes away with after reading Rich's book is overwhelming.

These will be my stocking stuffer for many Christmases to come.

5.0 out of 5 stars ten powerful phrases, August 21, 2011

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This review is from: Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (Hardcover)

This book reminded me of what I knew but forgot to apply in every day life. I respect the author because what he has been doing through his life. Rare role model of my life since his act and talk go together with his life. Before I forgot ,I have to read again and again to refresh my memory.