Richard G. Scott

Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail but to succeed gloriously.

Repeatedly I have been impressed to learn that to reach a goal never before attained, one must do things never before done.

We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.

Worthy character is best forged from a life of consistent, correct choices centered in the teachings of the Master.

Attempt to be creative for the joy it brings . . . select something like music, dance, sculpture, or poetry. Being creative will help you enjoy life. It engenders a spirit of gratitude.

The key to successful missionary work is a close relationship between the missionaries and the members. Creating an environment in working with members that will bring more into the Church.

The most difficult is the first family, to bring someone out of the world.

Make a Goal Box, a chart of positive daily contact with a family when you are working with them.

Sadness, disappointment, and severe challenge are events in life, not life itself. I do not minimize how hard some of these events are. They can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to become the confining center of everything you do. The Lord inspired Lehi to declare the fundamental truth, __en are, that they might have joy._ That is a conditional statement: __hey might have joy._ It is not conditional for the Lord. His intent is that each of us finds joy. It will not be conditional for you as you obey the commandments, have faith in the Master, and do the things that are necessary to have joy here on earth.

Be grateful that your righteous life molds you so that you don__ fit where you don__ belong