Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful – Norman Vincent Peale

Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture… Do not build up obstacles in your imagination – Norman Vincent Peale

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that – Norman Vincent Peale

Change yourself and your work will seem different – Norman Vincent Peale

Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all – Norman Vincent Peale

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship – Norman Vincent Peale