FRIDAYS ARE FOR FRANK: “High Hopes”

If you’re reading this, you’ve made it this far. And while the world can drag us down, there’s plenty of inspiration, too.

That’s where Frank comes in—time to dust yourself off and get motivated.

“High Hopes” was first featured in the 1959 Frank Sinatra film, A Hole in the Head. It was written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy van Heusen, and won the Oscar that year for “Best Original Song.”

Featuring a children’s chorus, this infectiously optimistic song focuses the overcoming of seemingly impossible obstacles—and the fact that most of life’s problems are short-term.

Frank would know.

As you stare down whatever is on your desk/across the table/in the mirror, please keep in mind that this too shall pass.

Here’s Frank Sinatra with a bunch of little kids to remind you just that:

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