April 23

I have watched many star athletes. Looking back at the men who were consistently good—Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Hornsby, Duke Snyder—there was one quality possessed by all of them: enthusiasm. That spirit helped these men boost their batting averages to become the greatest performers in baseball history. It can help you.

April 22

A successful businesswoman commits every day to God. As a result of this practice, she says that nothing can be a disappointment because whatever happens is according to His plan and will. It changes disappointment to His appointment. 

April 21

When faced with great difficulties, hold clearly and tenaciously in your mind the thought that, with God’s help, you can marshal your powers of concentration, reason, self-discipline, and imagination. And keep on believing that you actually do have the power to beat back circumstance. In so doing, you are bound to win.

April 20

Difficulties can be and often are blessings in disguise. Horace, the great Roman, said, “Difficulties elicit talents that in more fortunate circumstances would lie dormant.” And Disraeli Wrote, “Difficulties constitute the best education in this life.”

April 19

The most vital, creative, and positive thoughts are those stated in the Bible. Its words are alive and form powerful thought processes. The Bible itself states what its inspired words will do: “If ye abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” (John 15:7).

April 18

Watch out for defeat psychology. An experience in which you don't make out too well can shake your confidence in yourself; and, if you do not promptly make another try, defeat psychology can take hold and freeze you mentally. So, when you fall flat, pick yourself up fast and go right on to the next challenge. Don't give failure time to develop in your consciousness.

April 17

Inscribed on a sundial on the Mount Holyoke College campus are these words: “To larger sight, the rim of shadow is the line of light.” Perhaps death is only a momentary rim of shadow. Behind it, waiting, is the radiance of eternal life, the greatest days of all.

April 16

Waking up creatively every morning is an all important skill in having a good day, It can be cultivated and developed so effectively that you can guarantee to yourself a good day, all day every day. As you arise in the morning, mentally picture the good day you want and confidently expect it. Picture it clearly in your mind. Strongly affirm the good day ahead. Then proceed to make it so.

April 15

When asked to explain his calm indifference to criticism a friend asked: “What happens when someone points a finger at you? Point your finger at me now.” Nonplussed, I leveled my forefinger at him. “Now, who are your other three fingers pointing at?” “Why, they are pointing at me!” l exclaimed. “That's right,” he concluded triumphantly. “So I win over a critic three to one!”