THE OPTIMIST CREED
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Promise Yourself -
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| To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. |
| To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. |
| To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. |
| To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. |
| To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. |
| To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. |
| To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. |
| To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. |
| To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. |
| To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. |
| Optimist International adopted this creed in 1922. It was originally published in 1912 in a book titled: "Your Forces and How to Use Them." The author was Christian D. Larson, a prolific writer and lecturer who believed that people have tremendous latent powers, which could be harnessed for success with the proper attitude. |
