I've been struggling with health issues recently. These videos are so encouraging! They are awesome to lift up the soul! Can't wait to share them.
Posted 11 days ago by Terri W. from Conroe, TX

I love these videos. I will be sharing them with my students.
Posted 19 days ago by AshleyB from Katy, TX

Thank you for starting this organization. Thank you for being a good steward. We all need to share what ever it is we are blessed with, large or small.
Posted 22 days ago by Trudy B from Florida

I love your ads. This is what we should be striving for. "The Greatest" made me think that there is always a positive to be found.
Posted about 1 month ago by Raquel T. from Texas

I failed at a job in construction and at my first attempt at self employment. I believe that my second attempt will succeed. If not, my third attempt will. This video made me cry.
Posted 5 months ago by Michael F. from Seattle

If ALL of your ads replaced the trashy ads on TV now, what difference it would make!!!!!
Posted 5 months ago by June,D from Virginia

This taught me to never give up!(no matter how bad I am)KEEP TRYING!
Posted 5 months ago by Christina J. from Grayson,GA

This is sooo funny. I love how the kid just dosen't give a care in the world and I also love it when he's like, "WOW."
Posted 5 months ago by CC from TX

I have to let my 11 yr. old triples see this. They all play on the same team! I think it will help them understand not to ever give up!
Posted 6 months ago by Diana R. from Canyon Country Ca.

I can totally relate especially being the only girl on a boy's baseball team. I was the best pitcher but I couldn't hit well at all or anything else. Also none of the boys were very optimistic about me playing until the end!
Posted 6 months ago by Ashley W. from California

I love this commercial and others I've seen. I finally got around to looking up The Foundation for a Better Life on the Internet. I look forward to your commercials while watching baseball games. They are wonderful. Thanks.
Posted 6 months ago by Ann Koziar from Ellwood City, PA

What a wonderful world in which we can turn failure into success, like this little boy. Love,Puja
Posted 7 months ago by Puja Pandya from Anonymous

As a person in recovery from alcohol addiction, this is how I view MY recovery now! It started out as failure until I realized the gift of that loss and the gain of my new life.
Posted 9 months ago by Julie C from Lake Stevens, WA

I am in the midst of closing a failing small business. This is really inspiring me to try again!
Posted 9 months ago by Kyle B from York PA

All of your spots are incredibly written, shot and acted. As a producer I know how difficult it is to get just the right tone, mood and message. You guys are fantastic.
Posted 10 months ago by Suzanne M from Fayetteville NC

One of the best I've seen. I always look forward to your spots at CNN. Thanks for inspiring us!
Posted about 1 year ago by Kristina Q from Philippines

Adorable! This made me laugh out loud. The Greatest, indeed!
Posted about 1 year ago by Mary Rose M. from Mooresville, NC

He reminds me of my Grandson, Ryan, who has gone from my life. He is like seeing a beautiful angel. Thank you.
Posted about 1 year ago by Mary M. from Stony Point, NY

I was shown this clip at "Be the Best You" camp and it really meant a lot to me because its such like a good example.
Posted about 1 year ago by Riley S. from Gilbert, AZ

This was the best commercial I have seen in years! I have passed it along to all my family and friends. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Posted about 1 year ago by Meg B. from Auburn, AL

Beyond a doubt, this is the best e-mail I have ever received. What a world this would be if everyone had the ability to turn failure into success. Hats off to you for producing such a wonderfully, creative ad with a positive spin.
Posted over 1 year ago by Dana G. from Greenwood Village, CO

This commercial is a home run! Makes you want to keep on trying no matter what.
Posted over 1 year ago by Cesar M. from San Antonio, Texas

This commercial is very inspiring and totally AWESOME!!!
Posted over 1 year ago by Yin L. from Ottawa, Ontario

I love these Optimistic ads. We all could use this in our lives.
Posted over 1 year ago by Holly P. from Longmont, Colorado

I've only seen two commercials from this site on TV so far, but was simply amazed and impressed! I told a friend who had never seen them in her area, but can do so thanks to this website. Truly outstanding commercials! I just love the Encouragement one.
Posted over 1 year ago by Annette L. from N.Falls, Canada

This is really an inspiring commercial to always remain optimistic!
Posted over 1 year ago by Michael S. from Denver, CO

HaHa! This video is great!!!!


Posted over 1 year ago by Francisco C. from Scottsdale, AZ

What a powerful message! I was moved to think about how this outlook on life could change not only me, but the world around me! Thank you!
Posted over 1 year ago by from

I loved it! The best inspiring commercial yet for people of all ages!
Posted over 1 year ago by Miranda G. from Tamuning, Guam

Inspiring!
Posted over 1 year ago by Michael R. from Tustin, CA

This made my day.
Posted over 1 year ago by Jennifer from Chicago, IL

Never grow tired of this commercial and finally checked out your site to see the clever people behind it. I was always told that anything negative could be 1/4 turned and made into something positive and this inspires me to do that once again. Thank you!
Posted over 1 year ago by Heather M. from PE, Canada

This was hilarious!! i was looking at all of these for some ideas for a school project and this one was definitely the best!!
Posted over 1 year ago by John from New York

Hands down the best commercial I've ever seen.
Posted over 1 year ago by Karen D. from Vicenza, Italy

I can watch this one over and over and over and never grow tired of it. I've shared it with many people. I love the boy playing the part, his enthusiasm and high self-esteem radiates from the screen!!! It's terrific!!! I love the song chosen, excellent.
Posted over 1 year ago by Bev M. from Canada

I was very inspired by this commercial. I decided to blog about it right away and pass on the optimism in this world :) Thank you!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Sheila S. from Long Beach, CA

This video is my favorite so far. I mean, it just reminds me of all the times people have been negative when there's a brighter side to it. I went around school giving high fives the other day saying "Optimism, pass it on." and by the end of the school day, people I didn't know were doing it too. I think optimism is one of the greatest things we could have more of in this world...
Posted almost 2 years ago by Stephanie B. R. from LA, California

Thank you for sharing this with the WORLD! So many people might be trying their very best to succeed and might get discouraged with the results they're getting. This is a WONDERFUL reminder to not be discouraged, but think about opportunities for a better way, that there current circumstances bring.
THANK YOU from all of us!


Posted almost 2 years ago by Gregory S from Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Oh my, funny when you need a teacher they come in all sizes and shapes. Thank you, young one, for being my teacher today when a pint size of optimism is just what this lady needed.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Lady S from Toronto, Canada

WOW!!! I just saw this for the first time and sent it to four people to watch! So inspiring and touching!! Amazing!!!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Brenda R from Minneapolis, MN

You certainly picked the perfect picture! This young man has the eye of determination and certainly the spirit of victory! At first my heart sank with sympathy for him after the second strike. Instantly, a rush of joy and a burst of laughter emerged empathizing the optimistic moment. Please, please, please, keep these surfacing. It's ammunition to immune our world. It starts with onr step forward-like this one. Thank you!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Jacqueline C from Memphis, TN

I love this commercial, it makes me smile whenever I see it.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Emma H from Boston, MA

I think this TV spot tells people not to look on the negative side, but to think of ways that make what you do great. Always look on the positive side.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Emily Gr. 6 from Belvidere, IL

What more could I possibly say that hasn't already been said by the multitude of the folks above?
The world needs more of these!
Thank you so much.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Don L from Alberta, Canada

Great commercial. Just watching that fine line between defeat and then the moment of realization that all is not lost. Great message...and a really cute kid.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Della M. from Surfside Beach, South Carolina

I can't even begin to tell you the powerful conversations my second grade students had over this commercial... Wow!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Linda B from Michigan

The best!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Andrew J. Garcia from New York

THANK YOU!!! As my two sons ages 7 and 9 stand here with me selecting which video to watch, I am astounded at the beautiful messages in the TV spots. Children are never too young to learn the real lessons in life. I hope to see more of these on TV.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Marcia D from San Antonio

I saw this TV spot in my computer class. It was called "the greatest". If only every kid in America could feel that way, that would be awesome!!!


Posted almost 2 years ago by Rachael K. from Belvidere, IL

I love this commercial! Every time I hear this come on the lobby TV at work, if I can't get up to watch it, I just sit and listen to it. If only every little kid could feel this way! I love it when his face lights up when he realizes "Wow, I'm the greatest pitcher in the world!" This has to be the best thing on TV! I could watch it all day.
Posted about 2 years ago by Dianne M. from Tennessee, USA

FANTASTIC! I tell all my graduate students in child psychology about it.
Posted about 2 years ago by Yanon V., Ph.D. from La Jolla, CA

Nice adaptation of the Kenny Rogers song.
Posted about 2 years ago by Steve C from Minot, ND

I saw this commercial and immediately told at least 10 people about it. It wasn't until the extended network I shared this story with who actually located it on the web. I LOVE this commercial! I will now be able to send it to so many that I can only hope will get the same enjoyment out of this that I have. Thank you! This is the GREATEST commercial in the world!
Posted about 2 years ago by CK from Chandler, AZ

I just LOVE this commercial, I watch this every morning when I get up! What a great concept—the ending surprised me and put a huge smile on my face! Thank you for this!
Posted about 2 years ago by Micky P. from Youngstown, Ohio

By far, the best commercial I have ever viewed. It brought an instant smile to my face. I passed it on to as many people as I could possibly find in my address book. I love and appreciate this kid's perspective. May we all be blessed to think this way!

Thank you for the work you do!
Posted about 2 years ago by Michelle D. from Ivins, Utah

I love the quality of the commercial and it's message is so important. We should all remember that success rarely comes quickly and easily. We need to emulate the little boy and keep our spirits high in the meantime!

May we all be at least great pitchers!



Posted about 2 years ago by Tom M. from Wilmington, NC

The commercials send out a good message that more people should be paying attention to - It may help them some day.
Posted about 2 years ago by Ryan C. from Oshawa, Ontario

I passed this on to the head of my sons Leadership and Respect team. Promoting messages like these are exactly what the team is all about!
Posted about 2 years ago by Wendi B. from Arlington, WA

I love it; I bookmarked this ad as my homepage. Truly amazing commercial! It’s refreshing to see positive commercials, swimming in the pool of negative conditioned ad market.
Posted about 2 years ago by Matt B. from Pennington, NJ

I saw the TV spot called "The Greatest" on TV, and my family and I laughed about it for 20 minutes. That is the funniest kid EVER, plus he looks almost exactly like my little brother. I really love these commercials.
Posted about 2 years ago by Cassandrda F from Missouri

This commercial really touched me - I just HAD to pass on the optimism to family, friends. If only we all had that attitude :)

Posted about 2 years ago by Tania H from Mechanicsville, VA

I laughed out loud and then I felt inspired to always look at things in a good light. I told my husband I saw a great commercial but refuse to tell him about it because you need to see it to appreciate it.
Posted about 2 years ago by Amy D. from Dayton, OH

I absolutely love this commercial. It puts a smile on my face everytime I see it. We should all see the good in everything we do even if the results aren't what we expected
Posted about 2 years ago by M Roldan from Beautiful Diva

I love this! Makes me smile every time.
Posted about 2 years ago by from

WOW! This is one of the best motivational video's I have ever seen! WOW!
Thank you so very much, keep spreading the word.
Posted about 2 years ago by John G from Corvallis,OR

Paradigm shift! Can somebody load this on YouTube?? LOVED this commercial!
Posted about 2 years ago by Cyndy P. from Ridgewood, NJ

Wow! What a great message!
Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer D. from Sugar Hill, GA

I absolutely LOVE this commercial!
Posted about 2 years ago by Erin H. from Seattle, Washington USA

This is the best commercial I've ever seen.
Posted about 2 years ago by Drew G. from Atlanta, Georgia USA

We saw this ad on TV last night and my son asked me to rewind it over and over and over!
Posted about 2 years ago by Zane from Arlington, Washington USA

I love this!! The Greatest is the Greatest! Keep spreading the joy!! :)
Posted about 2 years ago by from

This may be the greatest commercial in the world. Optimism in a nutshell; loved it!
Posted about 2 years ago by Jan E. from Florida, USA

This aired one night when I had really lost my normally upbeat mood. It changed the course of my night and renewed my optimism and brought me joy.
Posted about 2 years ago by Kathleen H. from Nevada, USA

this is the most amazing commercial i have seen in a long time and have seen others comment on how incredible it is too. we would LOVE to embed it on our blogs/websites...would you be able to provide that for us? thanks for such an encouragement.
Posted about 2 years ago by Kristal V. from West Linn, OR

I saw the "The Greatest Pitcher" commercial last night and absolutely loved it! I did a google search today to see if I could find it to pass along or post on my social networking pages. Please upload it to YouTube, or a similar place so we can help spread the word! Keep up the great work!
Posted about 2 years ago by Susan E. from Erie, PA

I needed that!!!!
Posted about 2 years ago by Mom V. from USA

I just saw this spot for the first time and think it is FANTASTIC!! I am sharing the link with my family and friends. What a great message -- thank you for this!
Posted about 2 years ago by Heather D. from Washington State

I saw this on the TV and it hit home! What a powerful message. I spent the next several hours watching all of your videos! Thank you.
Posted about 2 years ago by Bill Y. from Lake Elsinore, California

My new favorite commercial.
Wow! It’s absolutely adorable.

Posted about 2 years ago by Alyssa B. from Huntington Beach

THIS is a fabulous commercial! Children and adults alike can not help but be carried along by the message!
Posted about 2 years ago by Merri S. from Las Vegas, NV

I just wanted to add to my previous comment that I saw this commercial on the Fox Sports Network Dodger Baseball telecast.
Posted about 2 years ago by Kyle R. from Las Vegas

Great video! What a day brightener! :-)
Posted about 2 years ago by Kyle R. from Las Vegas

This commercial was truly the best one i have ever seen!! It gets across the message of optimism so well and surprises you at the end with the kids reaction!!! great work!
Posted about 2 years ago by Lindsey A. from Atlanta, GA

The Greatest commercial made me laugh on a day I really needed a pick me up.
Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer H. from Texas

The best yet. Please keep on...
Posted about 2 years ago by Alain C. from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

This commercial put a smile on my face. Thank you!
Posted about 2 years ago by Bryan E. from Erlanger, KY

Yes, turn it around, turn it all around because you are the greatest just being you, my son loved this one!!!
Posted about 2 years ago by C. Mari from Prince George, BC

I saw a portion of your "THE GREATEST" on TxCN and searched for you as I was able to backup my TV to get your website. I am past President of the oldest Optimist Club in Texas, Houston's Downtown Optimist Club. This club has been around for over 90 years and still does some interesting things...but we have no comparison to the past. Boy's & Girl's Harbor, which houses close to 100 displaced children, was started by one of members when he died by his willing us his beach house. We appreciate what you do.

Posted about 2 years ago by Robert D from Jersey Village, Texas