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I would like to introduce to you a great friend and author, James Rankin. James is a electrifying speaker that keeps his audience in the palm of his hand. His inspirational sessions from his books Living the Creed, The Power of the Creed, and Living the Magic are shared from the heart. It is hard not to go away inspired and uplifted by sharing his passion for the Optimist Creed. James will make a tremendous difference to your Optimist District meetings or Regional training sessions.

Craig Kelley

Past Governor

Certified Trainer Board

How often we hear that one became a member of Optimist International once they read the Creed. Now in his book, James Rankin magnifies each Tenet of the Creed as a guide to live by.

Ed Finn

Past Governor

Executive Vice President for Optimist International

When I was first introduced to Optimism I was intrigued by the Optimist Creed. It was motivational, and when I recited it the words recharged my spirit, mind and body. I could not wait for Wednesday at noon so that I could see and read the creed hanging on the banner. Little did I realize that I could use the creed each and every day of my life. Many people remind themselves of the importance of the creed by adding the creed to their surroundings. The creed has been seen on a mouse pad at work, or a desk plaque, or a framed copy on the wall. Many people will read it and comment on it. It gives you the opportunity to share with them the power of the creed.

It is important for you to learn the power of P3. P3 is to personalize the creed, profess the creed, and proclaim it to others.

Personalizing the creed means that you memorize the creed word for word. When you are alone you can personalize the creed for yourself. This is a very powerful technique to assimilate the information. You have to do this exercise with a certain amount of conviction.

For example, when you recite the creed it would sound like this:

I Promise

I will be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.

I will talk health, happiness and prosperity to everyone I meet.

I will make all my friends feel that there is something in them.

I will look on the Sunnyside of everything and make my optimism come true.

I will think of the best, work for the best, and expect only the best.

I will be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.

I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements of the future.

I will wear a cheerful countenance and give every living creature I meet a smile.

I will spend so much time to the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others.

I will be too large for worry, I will be too noble for anger, I will too strong for fear, and I will be too happy to permit the presence of trouble.