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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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"Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A word of optimism and hope. A 'you can do it' when things are tough.
-- Richard M. DeVos
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THE OPTIMIST CREED
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Commit 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 special 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.
(Gray, Stephens & Van Diest, 2001, pps. 54-55)
Reference: Gray, A., Stephens, S., & Van Diest, J. (2001). Lists to live by. Sisters, OR:
Multnomah Publishers.
Reprinted with permission from the OSU Leadership Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
43210, (614) 292-3114
http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu
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COACHING CALL TO ACTION
THE OPTIMIST CREED
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Gray and Van Diest have put together a list that can make a difference to you. This week
answer the question: "Am I committed to optimism?"
If yes, what will you do to show your commitment?
Observe what happens.
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