The major weakness of all educational systems is that they neither teach nor encourage the habit of definite decision.

Reduce your plan to writing. The moment you complete this, you will have definitely given concrete form to the intangible desire.

The mind attracts the thing it dwells upon.

It is now a documented principle of psychology that human beings subconsciously move in the direction of their most dominant thought.

The road to success may be, and generally is, obstructed by many influences which must be removed before the goal can be reached.

You need to recognize and sweep aside certain weaknesses which stand between you and your goals. Your persistence develops into a respected, proved, progressive power.

A Positive Mental Attitude is the right mental attitude. What is the right mental attitude? It is most often comprised of the "plus" characteristics symbolized by such words as faith, integrity, hope, optimism, courage, initiative, generosity, tolerance, tact, kindliness, and good common sense. A person with positive mental attitude aims for high goals and constantly strives to achieve them.