Walk Off Winning

3Attitude and the Power of the Handshake

Have you ever been in such a great mood that everything feels as perfect as it can get? It could be for many different reasons; maybe your boss gave you a great recommendation, or your kids are doing well in school. This frame of mind allows you to sleep well at night, and gives you a bounce in your step in the morning. Weekdays and weekends blend together, with no Monday morning blues or Wednesday hump day tempers, as you cherish every day and attack it with energy and vigor.

I hope you've had the chance to experience this state of mind at some point. Most of us dream of hovering in this constant state of happiness all the time. But likely, that is not the case. Most people allow a multitude of situations to influence them throughout the day.

Case in point: You had a great week at work. The project you and your team have been working on was very successful and your boss was pleased. Friday after work, you and your co-workers go out for a few drinks and pleasant conversation. At Saturday's hockey game, your kid scores the winning goal, and you just happen to capture a video on your iPhone to show all your buddies. As the weekend rolls on, you find yourself accomplishing household tasks with energy. Come Sunday, you're excited to get the kids off to another week of school and get to work on the next project your employer asked your help with.

Monday morning, you arrive at work early. As you enter your office building, you see a piece of ...