How to Have a Great Life

Chapter 31Manage Your Mental Diet

My daughter Ruth used to play the piano when she was younger. But she's now 22 and those keys have remained untouched for several years. Until recently.

Her first attempt at playing a tune could understandably best be described as rusty. She became a little discouraged.

Then something interesting happened.

For my birthday Ruth decided to buy me an old-fashioned coffee tin and place in it 52 motivational and inspirational quotes. So, every Monday morning, rather than me simply relying on a cup of coffee for a boost (or a Premier Inn cooked breakfast), I could pick a quote to set me up for the week.

Now Ruth spent a few days searching for these quotes, choosing 52 of them and then writing them down. Perhaps ...