Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People is a simple but powerful book. The ten phrases aren't life shattering, but they are things we often forget to say. It will enrich your life. ( )

Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People by Rich Devos was a surprising read for me. The author presents ten phrases that will help us to have a positive effect on the lives of people that we interact with in any capacity. These phrases: I'm Wrong, I'm Sorry, You Can Do It, I Believe In You, I'm Proud Of You, Thank You, I Need You, I Trust You, I Respect You, and I Love You are common but often forgotten phrases that Devos demonstrates the potential of quit adeptly.

I appreciated the frank and open format of the book. It often seems as if I could imagine myself sitting in a room across from Devos as he offers friendly advise on how to be a leader, parent and just a help to other people. I often found myself nodding in agreement with his statements and thinking of times when I could have used these phrases more and perhaps garnered different results in the lives of people that I have touched.

As a Christian, I was also thankful for Mr. Devos' frequent reminders that the phrases alone were not some magic incantation that would make everything better but that God was an intricate part of positively influencing the lives of people. I was constantly reminded of the words of the wise man in Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." I was challenged to examine my own use or lack thereof of these phrases and whether I have been bringing life or death to those that I live with and lead.

The author's plugs for the American way were many and timely. As many are speaking of re-crafting America it was good to read a book that upheld the principles of free enterprise and hard work upon which this nation was founded and has prospered for the first 200 years of its existence.

I was a bit put off by the frequent references to his interaction with the rich and famous but I am willing to grant a little grace in this area since it is probably common practice for the rich and famous to hobnob with the rich and famous.

I would recommend this book to any parent, leader, or any person that just desires to have a positive impact on the lives of those they have opportunity to influence. It is a light and easy read with a great message. ( )

With so many self-help books out there, I felt that this one just wasn't great. Each phrase is common knowledge and the examples included were not that inspiring. ( )

Mr. DeVos gives the reader a few simple steps people can take to live a happier, more fulfilling life by showing our respect and love for others. His successful life is evidence enough of the effectiveness of his advice. ( )

This book reminds me of a book I read several years ago by Dale Carnegie called "How to Win Friends and Influence People". The principles found in Dale Carnegie book are found in this little book but in a more concise format. One could easily 160 book in less than 2 hours. The ten phrases covered are: I'm wrong, I'm sorry, You can do it, I believe in your, I'm proud of you, thank you, I need you, I trust you, I respect you, and I love you. These powerful phrases can be used to have better relationships in marriage, work, friendship, and child rearing.

Yes, Rich DeVoes was associated with Amway but don't let that association color your attitude about this book. It's a very helpful book and if you can get past the Amway association I think you'll learn some valuable lessons. ( )