The Optimist

By reading this book, you will embark upon a historic journey of change. Each day when you awake, you face two choices: positive, uplifting thoughts, or negative, destructive thoughts. The choice is yours. It is within your power to select successful or failed thoughts. You can take control of your destiny one moment, one hour, and one day at a time. This book condenses volumes of self-help information into a subtle, powerful message that can renew your sense of purpose and enhance your pursuit of a positive, happy life. Happiness can be forged by a willed desire to learn and improve. If you are receptive to positive thinking, and reflect upon its optimistic message, this book will transform your life. Now…relax… and enjoy this life-transforming story.

An author in Sweden, Ulf moved to Florida in 1988. A couple years after finally obtaining his citizenship, in 2003, Ulf resumed his writing career by finishing his first work in English, “The Road to Happiness.” Two years later, a fourth book, “The Magic Silver Coin” was published. For the remainder of his life, he gave motivational talks promoting the messages of these books. Shortly before his death in 2020, Sandstrom completed his long-awaited magna opus, “The Optimist” which tied together his life’s work involving the power of positive thinking.

Part I: Introduction Part II: The Novella: The Happiest Man in the World Part III: The Handbook: Strategies & Methods Part IV: Summary for Success