| Promise Yourself - |
| To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of
mind. |
| To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every
person you meet. |
| To make all your friends feel that there is something
in them. |
| To look at the sunny side of everything and make your
optimism come true. |
| To think only of the best, to work only for the best
and to expect only the best. |
| To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own. |
| To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the
greater achievements of the future. |
| To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give
every living creature you meet a smile. |
| To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others. |
| To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too
strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. |
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| Many have found inspiration in The Optimist Creed.
In hospitals, the creed has been used to help patients recover from
illness. In locker rooms, coaches have used it to motivate their
players. |
| Optimist International adopted this creed in 1922.
It was originally published in 1912 in a book titled: "Your Forces
and How to Use Them." The author was Christian D. Larson, a
prolific writer and lecturer who believed that people have tremendous
latent powers, which could be harnessed for success with the proper
attitude.
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