Go to inspirational meetings, get to know men and women who are doing inspiring things. Above all, run as hard as you can from the cynics and gripers and the negativists. They are not going anywhere. You are.
Life’s blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm.
When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self – giving is a personal power – releasing factor.
When you are afraid, do the thing you are afraid of and soon you will lose your fear of it.
Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business.
The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center. So does a person.
Whatever you are doing in the game of life, give it all you’ve got.
If you are not getting as much from life as you want to, then examine the state of your enthusiasm.
Know that you yourself are a miracle.
Nothing of great value in this life comes easily.
You can have peace of mind, improved health and an ever-increasing flow of energy. Life can be full of joy and satisfaction.
Your enthusiasm will be infectious, stimulating and attractive to others. They will love you for it They will go for you and with you.
Think excitement, talk excitement, act out excitement, and you are bound to become an excited person.
A peaceful mind generates power.
You don’t have to be tired and bored. Get interested in something. Get absolutely enthralled in something. Throw yourself into it with abandon.
There is only one group of people who do not have problems, and they are all dead. Problems are a sign of life, so the more problems you have, the more alive you are.
The antidote to frustration is a calm faith, not in your own cleverness, or in hard toil, but in God’s guidance.
Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear.
Frequently remind yourself that God is with you, that He will never fail you, that you can count upon him. Say these words, “God is with me, helping me.”
There are no circumstances in your life where God will not stand will not stand with you and help you, no matter what the trouble may be.