David. J. Schwartz

Stretch your vision. See what can be, not just what is. Practice adding value to things, to people and to yourself.

Think above trivial things. Focus your attention on big objectives. Before getting involved in a petty matter, ask yourself "Is it really important?"

Use the big thinker's vocabulary. Use big, bright, cheerful words. Use words that promise victory, hope, happiness, pleasure, avoid words that create unpleasant images of failure, defeat, grief.

Get the action habit - you do not need to wait until conditions are perfect.

Remind yourself regularly that you are better than you think you are. Successful people are not superhuman. Success does not require a super-intellect. Nor is there anything mystical about success. And success doesn't based on luck. Successful people are just ordinary folks who have developed belief in themselves and what they do. Never - yes, never - sell yourself short.

Belief in success is the one basic, absolutely essential ingredient in successful people.