“Change the self-image and you change the personality and the behavior.”

– Maxwell Maltz, American cosmetic surgeon, author of Psycho-Cybernetics

“Is this you?” I asked, pointing to a photo of a small boy in a snow suit.

“That’s me,” replied Doug. “I’m probably about three in that picture.”

I was helping a friend move when I noticed an old photo album tucked away in a box. I have always enjoyed looking at old photographs, so when we paused to rest I asked Doug if I could take a peek. He shrugged. I learned the album had belonged to Doug’s late mother. The pictures seemed to celebrate milestones in Doug’s young life: birthdays, pony rides, the first day of school, first bicycle, summe...

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