I train myself mentally with visualization. The morning of a tournament, before I put my feet on the floor, I read more

I train myself mentally with visualization. The morning of a tournament, before I put my feet on the floor, I visualize myself making perfect runs with emphasis on technique, all the way through to what my personal best is in practice.... The more you work with this type of visualization, especially when you do it on a day-to-day basis, you'll actually begin to feel your muscles contracting at the appropriate times.

Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.

Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.

After the verb 'to Love,' 'to Help' is the most beautiful verb in the world.

After the verb 'to Love,' 'to Help' is the most beautiful verb in the world.

One extends one's limits only by exceeding them.

One extends one's limits only by exceeding them.

First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or
they'll eventually conquer you.

First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or
they'll eventually conquer you.

To say, "well done" to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made read more

To say, "well done" to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady
purpose-a point on which the soul may fix its read more

Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady
purpose-a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. read more

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

I can't believe that God put us on this earth to be ordinary.

I can't believe that God put us on this earth to be ordinary.