We become what we think.  This quote has been proven over and over again.

If we perceive something bad is going to happen to us, many times it does. 

On the contrary, if we believe something good is going to happen, this often becomes true as well. 

Science has affirmed the link between positive affect and its impact on an individual’s motivation and performance.

If we expect the best or we expect the worst, we’re usually not disappointed.  Each time we perceive a positive thought, it increases our own perceptions of positive expectancy.

For motivation to last, it requires constant thinking with daily positive reinforcement.