A bad attitude, like secondhand smoke, is toxic, and it affects everyone in the room. Unfortunately, no one has figured out a way to ban a chronically bad attitude, even though it’s hazardous to everyone’s health. The mere presence of negative people sucks the oxygen right out of a room. These people are Black Holes whose gravity is so dense that no light can escape. They live in a constant state of denial that prevents them from seeing their destructive behavior. I’ve known many "Bl...

ATTITUDE CHARLES SWINDOLL The longer I live the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more important than facts, it is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearances, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the at...

  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: When your thoughts are positive and upbeat, you’re happier, more productive, and your every relationship is sweeter. Since decades of research has proven that statement, why wouldn’t all pessimistic people quickly change their ways? Because it isn’t easy and the solutions require knowledge and effort. Altering your thoughts requires first and foremost that you become aware of your thoughts (mindful awareness) and that you’re willing to work ...

“BELIEVE IN THE SELF YOU ARE NOW IN THE PROCESS OF BECOMING.”DR. LESLIE WEATHERHEAD Dr. Leslie D. Weatherhead, author of Prescription for Anxiety, has valuable advice relative to visualization. He remarked, If we have in our minds a picture of ourselves as fear-haunted and defeated nobodies, we must get rid of that picture at once and hold up our heads. That is a false picture and false must go. God sees us as men and women in whom and through whom He can do a great work. He sees us as already...

As we pursue our goals we should keep in mind that they are powerful means to an end, but not the ultimate purpose of our lives. Goals are tools to help us develop our talents, achieve our maximum potential and focus forward. A study completed in 1996, by Emmons and Kaiser, revealed that working toward goals is critical to “life satisfaction.” However, achieving goals by themselves doesn’t provide long-term happiness. That’s achieved in the process of becoming – as you learn and grow, as you ...

Look through windows, seeing the needs of others, instead of mirrors, seeing your own needs. This principle is magical. When you focus on others, your problems diminish, you’re happier, and well-loved. An old saying is, “All that you send into the lives of others comes back into your own.” This principle embraces patience, forgiving quickly, serving others gladly, noticing other’s needs before your own, and seeking to understand before you try to be understood. These are simple, yet profound ...

  ACT AS IF WHILE BECOMING YOUR IDEAL SELF This principle affirms the importance of living as if you already are the person you want to become. It is impressively effective, and well understood by high achievers, because most successful people – at some point in their careers – realized the importance of acting as if they were already competent/successful. One Friday morning, an eager young student at Stanford University stood before Louis Janin. He was seeking part-time employment from ...

…Just Write Them Out Long before Jim Carrey became a Hollywood superstar, he wrote himself a make-believe check for $10 million, with the notation For Services Rendered. Prior to creating the Dilbert cartoon, Scott Adams wrote at least 15 times a day, I will become a syndicated cartoonist. These stories dramatically demonstrate how writing is such a powerful tool for achieving goals – from getting the perfect job…to meeting someone special…to feeling content. Writing vs. Thinking Writin...