Build this day on a foundation of pleasant thoughts. Never fret at any imperfections that you fear may impede your progress. Remind yourself, as often as necessary, that you are a creature of God and have the power to achieve any dream by lifting up your thoughts. You can fly when you decide that you can. Never consider yourself defeated again. Let the vision in your heart be in your life's blueprint. Smile!

A Better Way to Live: Og Mandino's Own Personal Story of Success Featuring 17 Rules to Live By (ed. Bantam, 2010) - ISBN: 9780307780928