Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts. Each day, when I awaken, I will follow this plan of battle before I am captured by the forces of sadness, self-pity and failure-

　　If I feel depressed I will sing.

　　If I feel sad I will laugh.

　　If I feel ill I will double my labor.

　　If I feel fear I will plunge ahead.

　　If I feel inferior I will wear new garments.

　　If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice.

　　If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come.

　　If I feel incompetent I will remember past success.

　　If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals.

　　If I become overconfident I will recall my failures.

　　If I overindulge I will think of past hungers.

　　If I feel complacency I will remember my competition.

　　If I enjoy moments of greatness I will remember moments of shame.

　　If I feel all-powerful I will try to stop the wind.

　　If I attain great wealth I will remember one unfed mouth.

　　If l become overly proud I will remember a moment of weakness.

　　If I feel my skill is unmatched I will look at the stars.