When I dig another out of trouble, the hole from which I lift him is the place where I bury my own.

Constantly reemphasize to yourself the great fact that God built potential strength into your nature. By affirming it and practicing it, this basic strength will toughen up as muscles do.

Remember: what you think you will become - good or bad, weak or strong, defeated or victorious.

If you want a quality, act as if you already have it. If you want to be courageous, act as if you were - and as you act and persevere in acting, so you tend to become.

Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.

You became a worrier by practicing worry. You can become free of worry by practicing the opposite and stronger habit of faith. With all the strength and perseverance you can command, start practicing faith.

Begin where you are. Don't wait for someone else to change things for you. Do it yourself