Book Review: 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace by Dr. Wayne Dyer
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10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace
The 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace by Dr. Wayne Dyer, is a small, beautifully laid out volume of spiritual wisdom designed to resonate with anyone who wants to consciously choose a life path that leads to success and inner peace. I have owned it since Hay House published it in 2001 and periodically re-read the 10 secrets which are core principles for achieving inner peace.
At first glance, the book looks very simplistic and indeed it is easy to flip through the 10 chapters and quickly scan the lovely quotes and short sentence that describe the essence of each secret. In fact, I would encourage readers to do just that and then go back and read one chapter at a sitting. If the chapter resonates, allow a few days to digest the wisdom and apply it to your own life. If it doesn't resonate move on to the next chapter and don't get bogged down with trying to make sense of something that you don't agree with or are highly resistant to accepting. Honor your current feelings and don't beat yourself for not "getting it" or not wanting to practice a particular principle.
If you're used to thinking of success in traditional terms of hard work, material success and relationship success you may be disappointed that this book has no direct advice about those things but if you're able to keep your heart and mind open to the value of becoming in tune with your spiritual essence you may experience a shift in thinking and beliefs that will help you redefine what true success means.
The rest of this review will focus on the 10 secrets and briefly summarize them. Dr. Dyer goes into much more depth about each principle and readers are encouraged to read the whole book in order to attain a comprehensive understanding of each one.
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The 10 Secrets
- "Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing. " Sounds easy, but is it? From early childhood we have been conditioned to accept the world the way our parents, teachers, friends and culture tell us it is and this conditioning may make it hard for us to keep an open mind that's not attached to the achievement of culturally accepted outcomes.
- "Don't die with your music still in you." Find your passion and follow it even if it means marching to your own drumbeat when it's different from what everyone else or society says you should be doing.
- "You can't give away what you don't have." This is about loving and respecting yourself so that you will have love and respect to give to others.
- "Embrace silence." It is in silence that we find communion with God. Silence helps us cultivate inner peace and becoming more peaceful helps us deflect the negative energy of those around us.
- "Give up your personal history." Many people hang onto past pains and use their personal history to justify their current self-defeating behaviors which only leads to more pain in the present. Dr. Dyer suggests that we view our past history with compassion for all that we've been through and then practice living in the moment.
- "You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it." Dr. Dyer believes that any problem can be resolved with a spiritual solution. He suggests that we need to change our mind, thoughts and beliefs in order to find a spiritual solution to a problem.
- "There are no justified resentments." Resentment is like venom that continues to pour through your system doing poisonous damage long after you've been bitten. You can remove the venom by making a decision to let go of resentments.
- "Treat yourself as if you already are what you'd like to be." As you place more and more of your energy on what you intend to manifest, you start seeing those intentions materializing.
- "Treasure your divinity." Dr. Dyer recommends that we think of God as a presence that is everywhere, including ourselves.
- "Wisdom is avoiding all thoughts that weaken you." What you choose to think about is the source of your experience of reality. Choose to replace dis-empowering, weakening thoughts with empowering thoughts of peace, joy, love and acceptance.
About the Author, Dr. Wayne Dyer
I have been reading books by Dr. Wayne Dyer for 3 decades. He is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development and has appeared on thousands of television and radio programs, including The Today Show, The Tonight Show, PBS specials and Oprah. He has created numerous best-selling books, audios, videos and CD's. He also starred in a recent movie called, The Shift.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Dyer you can visit his website at the following link:
- Dr. Wayne Dyer - Internationally renowned author and speaker - Official Site
Official site of Dr. Wayne Dyer, internationally best-selling author of more than 30 books including THE POWER OF INTENTION, CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS-CHANGE YOUR LIFE and EXCUSES BEGONE. Plus news, blogs, affirmations and upcoming events.
A Thank You to Hubber, Melovy
This hub was written in response to a suggestion that fellow hubber, Melovy, made to me in a comment on her thought-provoking hub, "How to Use the Best Self Help Techniques in the World to Beat Yourself," which can be viewed at: http://melovy.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Use-The-Best-Self-Help-Techniques-In-The-World-To-Beat-Yourself .
Thank you, Melovy, for suggesting that I create a hub about my favorite self help author, Dr. Wayne Dyer. I always appreciate your thought provoking comments, your ongoing support of my writing and encouragement to write on different topics.
Have you read any books by Dr. Wayne Dyer?
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Welcome Sunnie,
I love those PBS specials which correspond with his book and lecture tours. I find that the specials generally contain everything that's in the book and are a relaxing way to absorb his wisdom. Thanks for leaving such a great comment.
Gosh, Happyboomernurse, I was so thrilled when an email pinged into my inbox, saying there was new answer to the WTI, and that the hub was from you writing about Wayne Dyer! And what a lovely surprise I got at the end of the hub!
“10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace" looks like a book I’d really enjoy. I love your introduction too - gentle and encouraging.
This is a great hub. Voted up, interesting, useful!
Hi Melovy,
Aw...thanks so much for your quick feedback! Am thrilled that you enjoyed it and liked my thank you to you at the end.
Hope you do get a chance to read it.
Thanks for your kind comments.
You have written an excellent book review! I, too, have followed Dr. Dyer for 3 decades. His books have been a source of constant inspiration to me. His words of truth have empowered me and helped me to change my thinking, which then changed my life.
I don't have his book "10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace", but will order it right away.
The 10 secrets you have listed are absolutely do-able and I am very eager to begin incorporating each one into my life. The 8th secret "Treat yourself as if you already are what you'd like to be", is my personal favorite.
You, happyboomernurse, are living proof that Dr. Dyer's books are a must read for us all. I have long admired your integrity, wisdom, compassion and support for others. Your light shines like a beacon...welcoming all to be their best...to love each other, beginning with themselves.
Thank you for this beautiful hub which I voted up and nudged each button but funny. I share my comments with joy and with love.
vocalcoach~
Dr. Dyer is a very wise man. I have learned so much from him and my best friend is also a follower of his. His insight is lovely and can bring one to a place of serenity and balance. Thanks for a great book review.
Dear Vocalcoach,
You can't imagine how deeply your comment touched my heart and soul tonight. I'm struck by the fact that we have both been reading Dr. Dyer's books for 3 decades and I could so easily have said about you what you just said about me - that you embody many of his teachings and are such an inspiration and support to others.
It is always a joy to read your loving comments in my own hubs and those of others!
This little book is a gem and you are already a master practitioner of secret #2 through your daily teachings of others in how to find and nurture the music that's within them.
Sending a Hub Bouquet of Love and Hugs,
Gail
Hi Hyphenbird,
I so totally agree with what you said about him and am glad you enjoyed this book review.
I'm happy, but not surprised to hear you are also a follower of his books for as I wrote to Vocalcoach, you also embody his teachings in the comments, love and encouragement that you give to others.
Am glad you have a best friend who also follows his teachings. It's always more meaningful when you have someone to discuss these kind of teachings with.
Thank you for a glimpse on the this book giving us a quick peak into the 10 secrets..I have never read anything from Dr.Dyer but i will surely order first one after your hub.Thanks!
Welcome Nextgoodthing,
So glad you enjoyed the book review. If you like self-development topics and authors you should find Dr. Dyer's book worth your while.
Thanks for taking time to leave feedback. It's greatly appreciated.
You have done a wonderful review of this book. He should hire you as his advertising manager because you have made me want to go out and buy this book even though I have not read anything of his previously.
3 of the 'secrets' especially touched a chord with me
Thank you for sharing this
Another great hub Gail and will benefit so many readers.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
Hi Rosemay,
Am so glad it's inspired you and that several secrets have already touched a chord with you.
The thing I love most about Dr. Dyer's books is that I usually end up resonating with things I already know but in addition find that I learn some things that cause a new, positive shift in my thinking and am able to incorporate that into my life. Plus he always includes great quotes.
Hi Eddy,
Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It's greatly appreciated.
I'll be round to read some of your hubs later.
Gail
Hi Gail, I am having chance to catch up with all my HP buddies today and I am sure pleased that I read this hub. I have never heard of the writer before, but I think I must make myself acquainted with his work. Just now, I could do with a change of direction to pull my life around again, and I think I shall purchase this book. Thank you for being the lovely inspiration person that you are. xx
Hi Bluestar,
Glad his book sounds like something that would be helpful to you. He's written many but this one is a little gem. I like to re-read some of the sections myself sometimes.
Thanks, as always, for your ongoing support and for leaving such a lovely comment.
Hub Hugs,
Gail
Thank you for your Hub. My all-time favorite from Dr. Dyer is "Pulling Your Own Strings." I still keep my battered copy from my college days (a hand-me-down from my brother and his boss), and his work still holds true for me. I still read it when I need a shove in the right direction. Yes, I still "Pull My Own Strings!" Voted up and all that. And happily added to my collection of bookmarks.
Wow, each chapter sounds really interesting! I wouldn't mind reading this book at all someday. Ugh. SO MUCH TO READ!
Welcome Arlene V. Poma,
That "hand-me-down" story about Dr. Dyer's "Pulling Your Own Strings" says volumes about how useful many readers find his books. That one was all about empowerment and it sounds like you learned a lot from it!
Thanks for leaving such a great comment.
Love your profile photo and hat!
Hi Simone,
Your comment made me chuckle. I've often wished I knew how to speed read as I always have a backlog of things I want to read one day.
Thanks for leaving a comment.
I have never read anything by Dr Dyer, this is an excellent review, I will certainly be purchasing this book, I'm sure I can benefit from it and thank you for sharing, best wishes MM
Hey Gail. You have done a wonderful job of making me want to read this book. I have a few books of his and have a couple CD that we listen to in the car. He is so wise and his teachings are truly inspirational.
Sounds like good advice, Gail - I especially like #2 and #5. He does have a very wonderful way of presenting truths that should be glaringly evident and making you relook at life.
Wonderfully presented~~ Happiest of holidays to you and yours~
Hi Movie Master,
As you could tell from the photo Dr. Dyer writes the kind of books I like to keep on my bookshelf so I can periodically reread pertinent sections. This book is a great place to start if you've never read anything by him before. Hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for leaving feedback. It's greatly appreciated and I know I've met my intention if I've inspired you to read the book!
Hi Homesteadbound,
So glad you enjoyed the hub and are already familiar with some of Dr. Dyer's books and CD's. This one is small and easy to read but like all his other work contains gems of wisdom.
Thanks for leaving me feedback. It's greatly appreciated.
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for leaving such an insightful comment. #2 is the most natural and fun one to follow and #5 was a tough one for me but definitely beneficial. It makes one hopeful to know that no matter what happened in the past it can't hurt us now and if we live well in the present we can create a much better future that's completely different from the one we may have grown up under.
Happy Holidays to you and your family,
Gail
Gail-Thanks for reminding me of Dr. Dyer. I read some of his work way back when and this would be the perfect books to re-read for the new year. I appreciate the summarizing you did on the ten secrets. It was written clearly, short and sweet and to the point. It helped bring back the reading I did years ago. Happy Holidays Gail :-)
Hi Minnetonka Twin,
Thanks so much for your specific feedback which is very helpful.
I think reading this book would be a great way to start the New Year with an open, receptive mind that fosters inner peace and success.
Thanks again for your friendship and ongoing support.
Hope you, too, have a Happy Holiday Season.
Votes up HBN. Finding peace within is so important to us all. When we are at peace within, great things came come from it. I don't do much reading besides here, but this would be a book that I would read. Positive outcome from such books really do the soul good. Excellent review Gail. Best wishes.
Dear Lyricwriter,
Thanks so much for your insightful comment which I totally agree with. It's always a pleasure to read something that raise's one's sense of peace and well-being.
I'm sorry it took me so long to respond to your lovely comment. My computer internet service was down, but it was great to see your comment when I logged on tonight.
Thank you for your ongoing support. I'm so glad we started following each other in 2011 and am looking forward to sharing many more hubs in 2012.
Best Wishes for a Happy New Year.
Gail
So informative and beneficial to your reader. I always learn so much when I read your hubs. Awesome and voting up as always.
Hi Acaetnna,
So glad you enjoyed it and felt like you learned something.
Thanks for the vote up which is greatly appreciated.
What a brilliant review Gail and thank you so much. Your hard work on each one of your hubs always pays off and I vote up up and away.
Take care and here's to so many more for us both to share on here.
Eddy.
Hi Eddy,
So glad that you liked it.
Thanks so much for your ongoing support and kind words. I always look forward to sharing hubs with you and value your feedback and opinions.
Hope you have a blessed evening.
Sunnie Day Level 8 Commenter 5 months ago
Hello Gail,
I have listened to Wayne Dyer several times on PBS and have found him so wise in his teachings. Thank you for sharing such a great hub. I do not have any books by him but I do love listening to him. He has such truth in what he says.
Thank you,
Sunnie