“A man’s doubts and fears are his worst enemies.” – William Wrigley Jr.
This is the fear Roosevelt was talking about…
We each create our own reality (by how we think).
When we think optimistic and* realistic thoughts we can meet any situation with strength, confidence and intelligence.
When we don’t we will be hesitant, in-effective and less-than-happy.
Think better. (And live great.)
* These qualities are NOT mutually exclusive, despite what you have heard, or think.
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