Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my
thoughts. A person is the product of their thoughts. I want to be
happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and
hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let
petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams
be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my
companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a
difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time
is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to
be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this
day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink
each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will
be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and
giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred
with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures.
I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously.
No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble - I will get up. It's OK to
fail - I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my
family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A
man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will
spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world.
Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening.
Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.
Today I will make a difference.

From the Authors of The Secret