Professional Documents
Culture Documents
By L.D. Pickens
1. I take responsibility for everything about me- even the thoughts that I think.
2. I am in control of the vast resources of my own mind.
3. I alone am responsible for what I do and what I tell myself about me.
4. I allow others to accept their responsibilities for themselves, and I do not try to accept their
responsibilities for them.
5. I enjoy being responsible. It puts me in charge of being me- and that’s a challenge I enjoy.
6. I allow no one else, at any time, to assume control or responsibility over my life or over anything
that I do.
7. My responsibility to others is an extension of my own responsibility to myself.
8. I choose to leave nothing about me up to chance. I choose to choose that which is best for me.
9. If it is to be it is up to me!
10. My choices are mine alone to make for myself.
11. I accept full responsibility for every choice and decision that I make.
12. I always meet all of the obligations which I accept. And I accept no obligations which I will not
meet.
13. I am trustworthy. I can be counted on. I have accepted winning responsibility for myself.
14. There is no “They” on which I lay the blame.
15. I am the master of my own destiny.
16. I am the captain of my ship.
17. I have no need to make excuses and no one needs to carry my responsibilities for me.
18. Each day I acknowledge and accept the responsibility not only for my own actions, but also for
my emotions, my thoughts, and my attitudes.
19. I accept the responsibility for living my life in a way which creates my strengths, my happiness,
my positive, healthy beliefs.
20. I accept the responsibility for my past, my present, and my future.
SOLVING PROBLEMS
1. I am good at solving problems. I like challenges, and I meet them head on.
2. Problems are my teachers. They help me learn and grow. Because of these challenges I am moving
forward in the direction of my own goals.
3. There is not problem in which I cannot conquer.
4. I am strong in mind, body, and spirit. My will, my strength, and my determination, are always
greater than any problem I face.
5. When I meet a new problem, I do not see the problem as my enemy. I know that finding the
solution to the problem will move me forward in my own personal growth.
6. Because I know that problems are a key ingredient in my spiritual an mental education and
preparation. I recognize all problems are my foundation to future success.
7. I do not fear problems, I solve them. I do not ignore problems, I confront them. I do not avoid
problems, I conquer them.
8. I know that every problem holds within itself the key to its own solution. Therefore the better I
understand a problem, the clearer I am able to see the solution.
9. Having problems is not a problem for me. I am confident, self assured, positive, and determined.
10. I always know that I am going to overcome any problem I encounter and I always do.
11. I am good at breaking large obstacles down into smaller pieces that are easier to handle, and I
never make a problem appear to be larger than it actually is.
12. I never worry; I turn “worry time” into positive, constructive, “solution time” I keep my mind alert
and open to all solutions.
13. Solutions to my problems come quickly and easily to me.
14. I have learned to recognize that many problems carry with them benefits and potential
opportunities which would not have presented themselves had the problem not occurred in the first
place.
15. I do not seek to wish to live a life which is free from all problems. Instead I choose to live a life of
finding solutions and enjoying the benefits which those solutions create.
16. Challenge, conquer, solution, and win, are the words which I live by daily.
17. Challenges are opportunities. Conquering them is the inevitable outcome. Solutions are the
stepping stones to my success, and winning is my new way of life.
18. I accept that there are two kinds of people- one looks for a way while the other looks for an
excuse. I am the one who looks for a way.
19. I know the true mark of a person is not how far or how fast they can run from a problem, but how
well they meet, face, and overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.
20. Day by day in every way, by the grace of God I’m getting better and better.
21. I can, I will, I’m going to!
ORGANIZATION
1. I know that greatness begins in the mind. I know that what I believe about myself is what I will
become – so I believe the best about myself.
2. I am practical and realistic, and I keep my feet on solid ground, but I also give myself the freedom
to live up to my fullest expectations.
3. I never limit myself to short- sighted beliefs of others – instead I open myself up to the broad
horizons of unlimited possibility.
4. When someone says “I cannot” I answer “Why not.” When someone says “Its impossible” I
answer that “nothing is impossible” and I believe it.
5. I believe that with my individual fortress of faith, anything is possible.
6. I have drive, spirit, stamina, and endurance. I have a good strong winning attitude about myself
and about everything that I do.
7. If I have ever had any doubts about myself in the past, today is a good day to put them aside. It’s a
good day to throw away any disbelief that ever held me back.
8. I know that I am headed in the right, winning direction and I look forward and never look back. I
have the ability to focus on one thing at a time, so I concentrate my attention on the job at hand-
and get it done.
9. Today is one of those days when nothing can stand in my way. When I need extra determination,
I’ve got it! When I need more energy, I’ve got it!
10. Right now, even while I am telling myself these positive truths about me, I know that I can
succeed and I am succeeding.
11. I keep my chin up, my head high. I look, act sound, and think like the winner I am!
12. Any time a problem gets me down, I’ll get myself right back up! I tackle problems and I solve
them.
13. When frustration or defeat threaten me, I just become that more stronger, more positive, better
organized, and more determined than ever!
14. Right now, today, this very moment, I am capable of giving myself the gift of absolute self-
assurance, self- belief, and powerful non- stop confidence in myself
15. No matter what it is that requires the very best of me, I can do it and I know I can.
16. Today is a great day, and I’ve got what it takes. So I choose to do it right and do it well. I choose
to live today with joy and love.
17. I know its up to me – one hundred percent – every bit of it. All of it is in the way I look at it and
what I do about it.
18. I set my sights. I keep my balance. I don’t hesitate. I don’t hold back. I know that the world is full
of opportunities. Look at what I can do! Look at where I can go!
19. Just look at what I can do today! I am incredible… and today is a great day to show it!
20. I can do anything I believe I can do. I’ve got it and every day I get more of it. I have talent, skills,
and ability.
21. I set goals and I reach them. I know what I want out of life. I go after it, and I get it.
22. People like me, and I feel good about myself. I have a sense of pride in who I am and feel good
about myself.
23. Nothing seems to stop me. I have a lot of determination. I turn problems into advantages. I find
possibilities in things other people never give a chance.
24. I have a lot of energy – I am very alive! I enjoy life, I can tell it, and so can others. I keep myself
up, looking up, looking ahead, and liking it.
25. I know that I can accomplish anything I choose, and I refuse to let anything negative hold me back
or stand in my way.
26. I am not afraid of anyone or anything. I have strength power and conviction, and confidence. I like
challenges and I meet them head on, face to face. Today especially!
27. I am on the top of the world and I’m going for it! I have a clear picture in my head of what I want.
I can see it in front of me. I know what I want and how I want to get it. I know that its up to me
and I know that I can do it.
28. Roadblocks don’t bother me, they just mean that I am alive and running, and im not going to stand
for anything.
29. I trust myself. I’ve got what it takes – plenty of it, and I know how t o use it.
30. Today I am unstoppable! I’ve got myself together and I’ getting better every day!
31. Look out world. Here I come!
32. There is no challenge I can’t conquer- there is no obstacle I can’t get over.
33. I stand tall. I am honest and sincere. I like to deal with people, and they like me. I think well; I
think clearly. I am organized, I am in control of myself and everything about me.
34. I can call my shots and no one else can call them for me. I never blame anyone else for the
circumstances of my life. I accept my failures and move past them as easily as I accept my
victories.
35. I never demand perfection of myself, but I expect the very best of what I cab=n give and that’s
what I get.
36. I never give myself excuses. I get things done on time and in the right way.
37. Today I have the inner strength to do more than ever.
38. I am exceptional! My goals and my incredible belief in myself turn my goals into reality. I have
the power to live my dreams.