Success and Positive Thinking
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; Who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul....
Bessie Anderson Stanley & Norman Vincent Peale
True success is depicted in this wonderful poem by Bessie Anderson Stanley, and you might recognize the words "Live Laugh Love" in many inspirational decor and cards.
The second verse is by the famous Norman Vincente Peale, who is known for his universal message of "positive thinking."
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul;
Who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has looked for the best in others and given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory is a benediction. Bessie Anderson Stanley
The secret of life isn't what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you.
Help other people to cope with their problems and your own will be easier to cope with.
Never use the word impossible seriously again. Toss it into the verbal wastebasket.
Self-trust is the first secret of success. So believe in and trust yourself.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible.
How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself - so always think positively .
Go at life with abandon; give it all you've got. And life will give all it has to you.
Norman Vincent Peale - from Positive Thinking Every Day