--- title: Drexel Gilbert on Norman Vincent Peale and Optimism description: Drexel Gilbert says people who choose to face each day with an attitude of gratitude and optimism have healthier and longer lives than those who do not. image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Center%20of%20Optimism%20Assets/Lighthouse%20on%20the%20beach%20at%20dawn.jpg --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [Gratitude](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/gratitude) , ###### [Healthcare](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/healthcare) , ###### [Positive Thinking](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/positive-thinking) # Drexel Gilbert on Norman Vincent Peale and Optimism In her column, "A Minute with Drexel: Finding optimism in thought", Drexel Gilbert shared: "I am always reading multiple books at a time. One of the books I have going right now is a re-read of an oldie but a goodie. “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale. *"I’ve done a lot of research over the years into the practice of optimism. Study after study shows people who choose to face each day with an attitude of gratitude and optimism have healthier and longer lives than those who do not. Notice I didn’t say they have “happier” lives.* *"No, the studies I’ve read reveal that optimistic people, by and large, face the same problems as negative folks. They are battered by hurricanes, illness, financial distress, and broken relationships. But they are more likely to rise above their difficulties because they choose to remain in a positive frame of mind, in spite of what is going on around them."* Drexel is right.  The Power of Positive Thinking merits reading.  [Read our summary of some of his writings on optimism.](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/normanvincentpeale?hsLang=en)         [Written by Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) ##### Keep up to date with the latest from Centre for Optimism ##### We appreciate any contribution you can make to help us spread optimism with the world [![Give Today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21889975/daed54ec-1173-4b99-9390-e69152e87436.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21889975/daed54ec-1173-4b99-9390-e69152e87436) #### Here are some similar articles ###### [Gratitude](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/gratitude) , ###### [Christian Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/christian-optimism) #### [Being Optimistic: Father Martin Maunsell](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/fathermartinmaunsell?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/fathermartinmaunsell?hsLang=en) ###### [Gratitude](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/gratitude) , ###### [Healthcare](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/healthcare) , ###### [Podcast](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/podcast) #### [Life, Death, and Optimism: Lessons from Dr Stephen Parnis](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/parnis?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/parnis?hsLang=en) ###### [Smile](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/smile) , ###### [Gratitude](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/gratitude) , ###### [Greetings](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/greetings) #### [Unlocking the Power of Optimism: Simple Steps to a Brighter Outlook](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/kubzansky?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/kubzansky?hsLang=en) ## Connect With Us ##### We love to connect with everyone who is ready to open up and share their optimisim. - [![Facebook 2](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Center%20of%20Optimism%20Assets/Facebook%202.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/optimistsvoices/) - [![instagram (6)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/instagram%20(6).svg)](https://www.instagram.com/centreforoptimism/?hl=en) - [![linked in 2](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/linked%20in%202.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/centreforoptimism/) - [![youtube (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/youtube%20(3).svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd4GnToz3WLasQSfsz_z8w) - [![twitter](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/Centre4Optimism) #### Keep up to date with the latest from The Centre for Optimism ##### Contact Us Call Us: [+61 417 217 241](tel:+61%20417%20217%20241) (Australia) PO Box 5081, Garden City, Victoria 3207, Australia ##### [The Centre for Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - Why be Optimistic? 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