Harry Edelson is the son of an illiterate Russian immigrant whose
husband left the family when Harry was an infant. He begins his book
this way: "I grew up in the poorest neighborhoodin Brooklyn, which was
the poorest neighborhood in New York City, and I was the poorest of the
poor."
But Mr. Edelson has no intention of wasting his life or our time by
lamenting his childhood or anything else. He tells us, "I consider
myself to be very lucky. I have been happy all my life even though I
started out as poor as a child could be." . . . If you want to be happy,
it is all in your mind. So take control of your senses, determine to be
happy, and develop a frame of mind that will make you and all those
around you happy."
In Positivity: How to Be Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More
Prosperous Mr. Edelson reveals his secrets and tips for success from
the vantage point of a person who has enjoyed having excellent health, a
wide range of knowledge from a fine academic background enhanced by
self-education, and fulfilling careers on Wall Street in technology,
investment banking, and later as owner of a highly successful business
in capital investments.
Focusing on his strong belief in continuing education to increase skills
that entertain us and help our careers, he extolls the benefits of being
a speed-reader and increasing memory by learning the techniques of
mnemonics, and he demonstrates interesting mathematical tricks that work
for him.
He also has plenty of good, practical financial advice for individuals
of all means; and of course he is expansive on the value of positive
attitudes. Mr. Edelson believes without a doubt that you can train your
own mind for a lifetime of great happiness
