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About Optimism
The Optimist Creed
The
Optimist Creed was written in 1912 by Christian D. Larson as
"Promise Yourself" and was published in "Your Forces and How to Use
Them". In 1922 at the Optimist convention in Kansas City, this
inspirational work was adopted as the official Creed of the
organization. Optimists around the world recite this Creed at the
close of every meeting.
Promise Yourself-
To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come
true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect
only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are
about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater
achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living
creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no
time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
The Vision Statement of Optimist International
Optimist International will be
recognized worldwide as an organization of people committed to
optimism and self-development for the improvement of youth and
community.
The Mission Statement of Optimist International
Optimist International's mission is to
foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists,
dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to
provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the
world.
The Purposes of an Optimist Club
To develop optimism as a philosophy of
life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;
To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;
To inspire respect for law;
To promote patriotism and work for international accord and
friendship among all people;
To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that
the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the
well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
"Be An Optimist" Song
This song was professionally written and
recorded by Earl Hatch for the Optimist Club of North Hollywood. The
late Earl Hatch was a prominent Hollywood Studio musician.
The song is arranged and sung by a chorus of 14 youngsters and
Steeve Arlen, who is known for his starring roles in many Broadway
Shows in New York such as "La Cage aux Folles", "Cry For Us All",
"Ambassador" and "42nd Street". London West End shows include
starring roles in "Do Re Mi", "Keep Your Hair On" and "Kiss Me Kate"
among others. He was also a regular on the hit TV show "Growing
Pains" and has guest-starred on many others such as "Frazier" and
"The Young Riders".
The session was produced by Bob Summers who is very well known for
having produced many sound tracks in the movie industry as well as
having written the orchestrations for the "Glen Campbell Show" on
TV. Bob is also related to Mary Ford of Les Paul and Mary Ford fame
and often worked with them. He also had several hits with the Mike
Curb Congregation.
Click
HERE to listen to "Be An
Optimist".
Quotes by Famous People About Optimism
Read the positive things others
have said about optimism in this collection of quotations. A new
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