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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The two books Diddy turned to throughout trial as he awaits verdict
Sean ' Diddy ' Combs revealed the motivational books he turned to throughout his trial as he waits for the jury to determine his fate. The disgraced rapper, 55, held up two books during the first day of jury deliberations, showing court reporters and gallery members how he has been passing time behind bars. Both pieces - The Happiness Advantage and The Power of Positive Thinking - have uplifting themes related to life fulfillment and self worth. International best-seller The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was 'written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life,' the author wrote on the back of the book. Published in 2003, Peale outlines methods and techniques he believes give people the push needed to 'carry out your ambitions and hopes.' The author promises readers by the time they get through the book - which has 218 to 317 pages depending on the edition - they will have a rejuvenated sense of confidence. Some of the habits readers 'learn' include how to 'be kind to yourself,' 'assume control over your circumstances,' and 'break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life,' the book's blurb reads. Shawn Achor's The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work, was first published in 2010. Another edition of the book, The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life, was published in 2018. It is unclear which version of the book Combs displayed in court on Monday. Regardless, the cover and title are the only differences between them. 'Happiness is not the belief that we don't need to change; it is the realization that we can,' Achor wrote. In the roughly 250-page book, 'Achor shows us how to rewire our brains for positivity and optimism to reap the happiness advantage in our lives, our careers, and even our health,' according to the description. He details strategies for people to achieve more by denouncing stress and negativity. One concept he explores is called the Tetris Method, which is how to 'retrain our brains to spot patterns of possibility so we can see and seize opportunities all around us.' Another theory Achor discusses is the Ripple Effect, which explains 'how to spread positive change within our teams, companies, and families,' according to the book's description. Combs' high-profile trial kicked off on May 12, and after more than a month of grueling testimonies and bombshell evidence - including weapons and hoards of baby oil - coming to light, the jury has entered its deliberation period. He has been charged with racketeering conspiracy, two charges of sex trafficking and two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. Prosecutors claim Diddy coerced victims into drug-fueled sex parties using sex and violence as manipulation tactics. But the fallen musician has denied all of the accusations - asserting all the graphic sex acts were consensual. Much of the prosecution's focus went toward Combs' infamous 'freak-off' sex marathons with hired escorts. Thirty-four witnesses were brought into court to testify against Combs, including people who used to work for him and former romantic partners. His ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, 38, testified at the lower Manhattan federal court while she was more than eight-months pregnant. She detailed being coerced into depraved sex acts with male prostitutes and how Combs savagely beat and blackmailed her. As the trial reaches its conclusion, the court has been thrown into chaos - with the judge receiving alarming notes from the jury at the very start of deliberations. 'We have a juror, No.25, we are concerned cannot follow your honor's instructions. May you please intervene,' one note to US District Judge Arun Subramanian read. This message may have been good start to deliberations of Combs, Alan Tuerkheimer, a jury consultant and attorney, told CNN. Tuerkheimer, who is not at all affiliated with the case, said the note itself is 'significant.' 'There's a wild card on this jury and that is significant. It happened incredibly quickly. There's a lot of give and take, back and forth,' he said. 'Deliberations can get incredibly heated and that's part of the process. For the jurors to say that one juror is not going to follow the judge's instructions, that is quite notable, especially at this early stage of the process.' In the note, the foreman asked to speak with the judge or have Juror No. 25 interviewed - something Tuerkheimer said would be the next step. 'And then it's really up to the judge to decide, "Alright, I don't know if this juror could continue to deliberate," but they've already started, so there's already good grounds for any type of appeal by the defense should there be a conviction,' he continued. The expert said the entire scenario is a 'possible massive headache at this early stage of the game.' Another juror note asked if a person could be convicted of possession with intent to supply narcotics if another person asked for the drugs. Subramanian ran into another jury hiccup just weeks before, with Juror No.6 being dismissed because of due to 'lack of candor.' It was revealed that the 41-year-old juror has given conflicting information about where he lived, saying he was from both the Bronx and New Jersey, the New York Times reported.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Newcastle author uplifts readers with faith-filled memoir
While some people are overwhelmed by adversity, others rise above it and uncover unexpected gifts. Raised in Ematsheketsheni/Osizweni and a proud alumna of Zibambeleni High School, Thembi credits her deeply rooted values of faith and perseverance for helping her endure life's toughest seasons. During those times, writing became her refuge. Influenced by spiritual leaders like Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Paula White, and Jentzen Franklin, Thembi penned her debut memoir, Beauty from Brokenness, a deeply personal account of faith, healing, and transformation. 'This book is not just a memoir; it's a mirror — reflecting the grace of God even in life's darkest valleys,' she explains. In Beauty from Brokenness, Thembi openly shares her own journey through pain and recovery, giving readers a raw and heartfelt look into the trials that shaped her. Her intention is not only to tell her story, but to uplift others walking through similar struggles. 'I feel a responsibility to share honest, inspiring stories while being mindful of the impact they can have. Brokenness isn't the end — it can be the beginning of something beautiful.' The journey, however, hasn't been without challenges. Some memories remain too painful to revisit. 'There are stories I'm still not ready to tell,' she admits. 'Writing this book meant confronting emotions I hadn't fully processed. It was difficult to balance authenticity with vulnerability.' Despite these hurdles, the rewards have been immeasurable. What touches her most is hearing from readers who've found comfort in her words. 'It's been amazing to hear how the book has resonated with others — that it's helped them find hope in their own lives,' she says with heartfelt joy. To aspiring writers, especially young ones, Thembi offers encouraging advice, 'Believe in your voice. Your story matters. Your perspective is unique and powerful.' Looking ahead, Thembi is eager to continue writing and sharing stories of hope, redemption, faith, and resilience. The news provided to you in this link has been investigated and compiled by the editorial staff of the Newcastle Advertiser, a sold newspaper distributed in the Newcastle area. Please follow us on Youtube and feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. For more local news, visit our webpage, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and request an add on our WhatsApp (082 874 5550). At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Forbes
19-06-2025
- Health
- Forbes
‘Psychology Of Winning' Pioneer Denis Waitley Dead At 92
Dr. Denis Waitley, speaking on the Psychology of Winning, at the Wentworth Hotel, June 27, 1980. ... More (Photo by Paul Stephen Pearson/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). Famed motivational psychologist Dr. Denis Waitley died in his sleep on June 7th, 2025. He was a major player in a new phenomenon that arose in America – the motivational rally. In auditoriums and convention centers, businesspeople, educators, salespeople, and homemakers gathered to hear speakers such as Norman Vincent Peale, Zig Ziglar, and Art Linkletter, among others, extol the virtues of positive thinking, unbridled optimism, and hard work. Waitley's The Psychology of Winning self-development program would go on to sell over two million copies and capture the hearts of many baby boomer age adherents, eager to carve out their place in the world. Waitley's message was built on his study of the traits that high-achieving people have in common. As a young magazine journalist, I interviewed Waitley in 1982 and asked him which characteristic, above all others, seemed to define winners from the rest of the pack? 'It's their understanding of the degree of control that their thoughts have over the actions that follow in their lives," he said. "Whether they are astronauts, parents, or prisoners of war, these individuals have taken responsibility for their actions. The deepest, most significant choice we make is in the way we choose to think." The difference between winners and losers, Waitley taught, was in what he called a person's 'self-talk.' 'The mind is talking to itself constantly at some eight hundred words per minute. Winners, he found, think constantly in terms of 'I can,' "I will,' and 'I am,' while losers concentrate their waking thoughts on what they should have or would have done, or what they can't do. When our self-talk is positive, Waitley observed, the mind then goes to work instructing the body to carry out the performance of the thought as if it had already been achieved before and is merely being repeated. Waitley would go on to sell these ideas and many others to audiences of self-improvers worldwide. He spent more than four decades on the international speaking circuit, logging an average of 500,000 miles each year, helping people—from astronauts to Olympic athletes, corporate leaders to schoolchildren—redefine success from the inside out. Waitley's clients included everyone from members of the U.S. Olympic team to Super Bowl champions, as well as scores of corporate clients. Waitley was the former Chairman of Psychology for the U.S. Olympic Committee's Sports Medicine Council and authored 16 books, including classics such as Seeds of Greatness, The Winner's Edge, and Empires of the Mind. He was invited to join NASA's astronaut training program, where he worked with space shuttle crews on mental preparation. Around the same time, he began coaching elite athletes on visualization techniques. He popularized the use of guided imagery and mental rehearsal long before it became mainstream. His speeches—delivered with laid-back authority, a radio announcer's voice, and self-effacing storytelling—centered on mental toughness, personal responsibility, and visions of a brighter future. Forty years after my interview with Waitley, his observations ring relevant today. When asked to summarize his primary message, he responded: 'The period we're living in is no worse than any other period in history, and probably better. Since society is changing rapidly, it's up to the individual to view change as normal, and to see many of the changes taking place as positive rather than negative.' Yet behind the inspiring keynotes and bestselling books was a man whose private life was marked by turmoil. Born in 1942, Waitley grew up in Depression-era San Diego, California. His mother worked in a factory, and his father was a warehouseman. They soon divorced. 'One night my father came into our bedroom to say goodbye,' Waitley recalled in an interview with Success Magazine. 'We didn't see him again for six years.' Waitley's struggle to break free of a loser mindset and shift into an abundant winner's mindset propelled his determination to make something of himself. 'I wrote The Psychology of Winning while I was losing,' Waitley recalled. 'I wanted to remind myself what I needed to do to change myself from loser to winner.'
