The Seven-ups -

Spend time in prayer or self-improvement, striving for growth rather than settling for mediocrity [9, 10, 18].

In stark contrast to the film’s violence, "The Seven-Ups" is also the name of a widely circulated set of Christian resolutions or motivational principles [10]. Often used in sermons, these "Ups" are designed to shift one's attitude from negativity to proactive faith [4, 9, 27]. The Seven-Ups

Put on a smile; it is the most important part of your "outfit" and improves your internal state [10, 11, 23]. Spend time in prayer or self-improvement, striving for

Based on the real-life exploits of Sonny Grosso and Eddie Egan, the film is celebrated for its documentary-style visuals [15, 32, 33]. It captures 1970s New York in all its grey, litter-strewn, and graffiti-covered glory [13, 16, 35]. Put on a smile; it is the most

Start the day with a positive attitude and a commitment to action [9, 10, 23].

Take a stand for your values and integrity ; as the saying goes, "Stand for something or you'll fall for anything" [10, 18, 23].