An individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.

A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.

A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.

Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.

It didn't seem anybody was on their game. So coming in I was really thinking positive about that because I knew that a lot of people had sort of opened the door, ... It's my first major international meet. I suppose you can chalk it up to experience, but it's just not what I wanted to do. My expectations were a lot higher.

The ''self-image'' is the key to human personality and human behavior. Change the self image and you change the personality and the behavior.