A remarkable thing happens when you feel good about yourself... you gain the power to succeed.

And when you surround yourself with men and women who share your positive attitude, it becomes easier to maintain a good self image and the positive results that come with it. That is the basic principle that draws together the 160,000 members of an international service organization appropriately named the Optimist Club.

Optimists are unique people in today's world. They promise themselves to think only of the best, work only for the best and expect only the best. They remain strong so that nothing can disturb their peace of mind. Most importantly, they draw out the positive in everyone they meet.