Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you! —Christian D. Larson
“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you!”

Christian D. Larson NEW THOUGHT LEADER

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Vilda Dehaven from usa APRIL 17, 2020
to every one,this is for you,
Trudi AUGUST 4, 2017
Beautiful
Maureen from Florida NOVEMBER 5, 2015
I am making a promise to myself to always stay strong and that I must not let any little thing upset me. I must forget about my pass and my mistakes don't care what others may say.I have continue looking to my future so that I can achieve better and greater things that is ahead of me. I have to have faith and trust in myself that it will get better. I like this one, Thank you.
Kathi SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
If I start to slip o this one, I know it's time to go to bed. Fatigue skews perspective.
Dara from North Tahoe SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
My Goal for today is to "give so much time to the improvement of (myself) that I don't have time to criticize others." Thank you, Ms.Larson!

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