Chapter 10. Positive Attitude—the Key to Success

 

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”

 
 --JOHN WOODEN

As you review your approach to your life and job, you realize that a positive attitude not only influences your successes; it is a powerful factor in avoiding burnout and keeping your skills up to date. A positive attitude creates the climate for success and sets the stage for potential winners to actually win.

A positive attitude prompts success. We are successful when we genuinely appreciate what we have, and do not allow ourselves to be depressed because of what we don’t have. Put simply, attitude provides the urge to succeed whether in serving on a committee or seeking a position of power in a multinational ...

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