Choosing Attitudes....

...is very important for people. Our attitude will is the key to our success or failure.

I am just reading John C Maxwell's Four Pillar's of Leadership again. It is one of my favorite books on leadership and life. It is simple, poignant and really practical in its intent. Maxwell argues that the four main pillars of leadership are relationships, equipping, attitude and influence. Attitude is one I wish to focus on here. What attitude do we wake up with, bring to the office, interact with others with etc. etc. etc. Everyday we are in the frontlines of our life and everyday our life is a mixture of blessings and curses. How we face victory and defeat is a reflection of our attitude to life and what we bring to the table everyday. Being positive is powerful progenitor for success and happiness in life. Our attitude conditions our minds, our souls and our hearts. Our attitude conditions those around us. Our attitude is critical to our success as human beings, not only in the work place, but in life in general. Consider friendships: I myself do not want to hang around with naysayers. I do, but I don't want to. My mom always used to say: When you laugh, the world laughs with you but when you cry, you cry alone. It is true! People are naturally attracted to those who are positive about life, about the people around them, about the circumstances they find themselves in. This is not to say those with negative attitudes won't have social circles and friends: its just hard to believe they have much fun and joy in life. I believe life is here to be lived, to be enjoyed and to use as a tool for growth. Each morning when you wake up, check your attitude and at each moment of the day and check your attitude and when new and difficult circumstance present themsleves to you, check your attitude.

Choose your attitude, your responses, they way you react in life. Be bold, be brave and choose joy.....
PKS