Category Archives: A Successful Attitude

What Puts The “Extra” In Your Life?

Nugget: “Life is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it.”~ Irving Berlin Reflection drill: Extraordinary people have extraordinary amounts of passion and persistence. If you want to rise above the crowd, map out where and when you’ll … Continue reading

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Don’t Worry — Be Happy?

Nugget: “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.”~ Timothy Bentley Reflection drill: Maintain a positive expectation for every action you take. Negative emotions such … Continue reading

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Is Your Obsession Your Motivation?

Nugget: “People wait for opportunity to come along … yet it is there every morning.”~ Dennis the Menace Reflection drill: Live each of your top 10 core personal values — ALL DAY LONG. Go for what you really want in life. It will put … Continue reading

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Have You Ever Wondered What Your Future Holds?

Nugget: “What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team.”~ Benjamin … Continue reading

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Are You Dreading Your Next Task?

Nugget:  “The biggest difference between time and space is that you can’t reuse time.”~ Merrick Furst Reflection drill: A thing begun is a thing half done. When faced with an unpleasant task, either begin with the easy part to build … Continue reading

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Need A Break?

“Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us.”~ Earl Nightingale Reflection drill: Watch Your Posture — Move About Energetically — Listen to Your Body Deep breathing is the best way to promote mental stimulation. Take a brisk walk, do knee bends … Continue reading

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Is This Going To Be A Problem Or A Challenge For You?

Nugget:  “Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.”~ Tom Blandi Reflection drill: Speak Enthusiastically … Continue reading

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Are You Cooperating Today — Or Are You Still Competing?

I love the word co-opetition. Nugget:  “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.”~ Colin Powell Reflection drill: Celebrate Diversity — Include EVERYONE on Your Team Synergy is based on interdependence. … Continue reading

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Don’t Worry — Be Happy?

Nugget “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” ~ Timothy Bentley Reflection drill Life is not determined by random events and … Continue reading

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Now, Wasn’t That Worth It?

Nugget “Money will come to you when you are doing the right thing.”~ Michael Phillips Reflection drill Stop Getting Ready to Get Ready. Find a Way to Get Started… Why it matters Increase your motivation to do the difficult or inherently unsatisfactory … Continue reading

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