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Foreword

When Allen asked if I would be willing to share some words to introduce his next literary creation, I jumped at the chance to contribute. In fact, I started writing the foreword by going on and on about how inspiring and entertaining Allen’s words were, and how he was once again revolutionizing the way we look at the world. That was long before I realized it was mainly a collection of quotes from other people. Then, with a massive smile and an internal giggle, I realized that he had once again found a new way to sneak some serious delight into my day.

Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times is special and needed, considering the fact that the words we use and the thoughts we think literally shape our experience of the world. As a stress expert, and as someone who’s pretty good at stressing myself, I’ve seen firsthand the damage done by the wrong kind of inner dialogue.

Despite more knowledge about stress—both its causes and its comforts—we’ve never been more in need of a cure. Research suggests that 75–90 percent of medical visits are stress-related. We are tired and wired and in need of a new direction—which is where Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times comes in.

Fortunately for us all, Allen Klein has stepped up to serve as a guide to organize important wisdom from some of our most transformational leaders in a way that is both entertaining and energizing. The thoughts, reflections, insights, and new directions provided in this inspiring book serve as an internal GPS for our souls as we navigate the stress of our daily lives.

I invite you to join me in using the positive thoughts shared in this book as a mantra of sorts. They can comfort you in times of confusion and challenge. They can provide course corrections when you require a change of pace. Perhaps most important of all, follow Allen’s guidance in these pages as he provides you with the structure to look into the seemingly simple choices we make and become curious about more positive directions—and to grow stronger and more resilient as a result.

Heidi Hanna, PhD

Author of Stressaholic and executive director

of the American Institute of Stress