Book Review: Think and Make It Happen

Book Review: Think and Make It Happen
By Dr. Augusto Cury

The main premise of this book (written by a psychiatrist) is that “our mind controls all” and that “it has the ability to radically influence all that we say, do, think and feel”. As well, it is referred to as “The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Discovering Your True Potential”.

Dr. Cury sprinkles true stories of how his method of ‘Thinking Correctly”, as outlined in his book, has changed the course of mental disorder in many interesting cases. Because our minds are so incredibly powerful, if we don’t train ourselves how to use it properly, and to our greatest benefit, we can allow our minds to take over, sometimes in unhealthy ways. The human memory is an intriguing organism that has ‘windows’ that open whenever they are met with stimuli (many windows are opened in each and every second) and cause our bodies, minds and selves to react based on the stored memories that are accessed. Some are healthy, some are not. If the unhealthy ones are accessed often, they gain precedence over the rarely used memories, creating an unhealthy balance and if left unchecked, disorders.

Dr. Cury takes his reader through his 12 principles which are quite simply, tips for healthy mental living. He spends a chapter on each principle, illustrates it with a real-life example, and then curiously, with instances from Jesus’ life. His theory is that Jesus, the most generous, kind and creative individual to walk the Earth is the greatest example/definition of his principle Thinking Correctly. Although pulling from religion can be risky in a non-religion book, Cury does so in a way that is non-intrusive and somewhat interesting. However, in his chapter on thinking existentially, there is quite a bit of God and religion talk which may turn off the non-religious reader. However, if you push the religious aspect aside, you will see he is simply saying, don’t feel as though you are alone and the world is against you. Find meaning, find purpose, enjoy–whichever way is best for you.

If you are having troubles controlling your thoughts, try this book, it just might get you thinking on the right track again. The book is completed with chapter exercises as well as discussion and program implementation guides.