Our thoughts determine our actions, and when our thoughts are negative, our successes are few. 

What we hold in our mind is certain to be reflected in the day's activities.

And we are capable of fueling our thoughts positively, if we choose to.

Positive self-assessment and uplifting pep talks can become habitual if our desire to live up to our potential is great enough.

The expectations we privately harbor, be they small or far-reaching, 

will set the pace for the progress we make today, and every day.

We can greet a challenge with eager anticipation when we've grown accustomed to believing in our capability for success.

First, we must expect to handle, with poise, whatever confronts us. No one but me determines my course today.

A lot of them know they will not win a medal,

yet they have trained hard for their event.

They meet people from all corners of the earth who love the same activity. 

There is a contagious joy and excitement the athletes share in their time together.

It is a sense that the sharing of worldwide joy and peace is indeed possible. 

Whether we succeed or fail in what we do is not the essential thing. 

What is important is ...

... the heart with which we live our lives.