In unpredictable times like these we tend to change some habits and also suddenly remember some old books again such as Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do! Well, I only remember them in challenging times and have to dust them off a bit. I like reading just before I go to sleep, so motivating thoughts are a good way to drift off. We need a bit of spirit and innovation to outlast this global crisis. Then again, this book might be worth reading during regular times too, such as when child-rearing (we have got a teen and a preteen at home…)

For some of you the title alone might be sufficient to stay upbeat and motivated.

This is what happened once when I saw this German book titled Liebe Dich selbst und es ist egal wen Du heiratest. Well, translated this means: Love yourself, then it does not matter whom you are married to. I have loved that line ever since!

Some book titles are poignant enough to walk away from the book store feeling inspired and motivated. A catchy book title can be as effective as a witty quotation by Oscar Wilde.

Robert H. Schuller wrote Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People do! in 1983. The United States of America was in a recession ( I remember it clearly, because I was living there at that time) and many people needed some good old American cheer-me-up gusto. It worked – the readers loved this book and it stayed on the New York Times Bestseller List for three months.

It might not be to everybody’s liking – it was written by a churchman, but with lots of practical advice.

Then again take my advice – you have just read the book title. Wasn’t that an inspiration in itself?