85% of Attitudes

There is very little difference in people but the little difference
can make a big difference. This little difference is the difference
in our attitudes. The big difference is whether our attitude is
positive or negative. The good thing is that we are capable of
transforming our negative attitudes into positive attitudes.

Our attitude determines how well we carry out our responsibilities
and how well we fair in our jobs. No one is a failure provided one
looks at every failure as an opportunity to excel oneself. We know
that our best skills alone will not help us to climb our career
ladder but our positive attitudes can push us higher and higher.

We must constantly improve our attitude by managing, controlling and
directing our mind and thoughts. The steps below can surely help us
to build positive attitudes.

1. Focus on the positive of life

our lives are filled with a lot of positives and a very few
negatives and yet we often harp upon these negatives. Its time we
focus our total attention on the positive aspect of our lives. Look
for what is right and bright in us and in others. In every person
deep within him there is a big treasure of gold. Persons are like
gold mines. Dig in that mine for gold not for dirt. Discover the
gold in every person. If you dig for dirt you will be dirty.
Focusing on the positive will make you a person of positive
attitude.

2. Don’t procrastinate

Make a habit of `doing it now.’ Procrastination leads to negative
attitudes and failures. Develop in yourself a `do it now attitude’.

3. Develop an attitude of gratitude.

The more grateful you are the more blessings you will receive. Count
your blessings not your troubles. Thank people for the good and the
bad they give you. A grateful person is always a successful person.

4. Build a positive self-esteem

Enhance your self-esteem by appreciating yourself and others.
Positive attitude and self-esteem are closely related. Think well of
yourself. You are full of potentials and strengths to transform the
world. The world around us may not change, others may not change,
but if we choose to change ourselves we will change the world.

5. Do a good deed daily

The fastest way to gain positive attitude is to do something good
for others who cannot repay you. We genuinely become happy when we give up something and make someone happy.

6. Say no to negative influences

Surround yourself with positive and optimistic people. The more you
are in the company of such people the more you will become like
them. Also read stories and biographies that can inspire you to
become positive. Learn to get along with people of all types and
learn to adjust to all situations.

7. Begin your day with positive thinking

As you begin your day choose a positive attitude. Tell yourself “I
am going to be successful today.” Think always of winning and even
if you fail it doesn’t matter at least you tried your best to win.
Think win and you will win.

8. Learn to laugh at yourself

Never ridicule and make fun of the mistakes and failures of others
but learn to laugh at yourself. Be the first one to laugh at your
own mistakes and failures. It is said that angels can fly because
they take themselves lightly. Serve humanity with a smile and you
will never be forgotten.

9. Become humble

Humility is the foundation for all successful living. We must learn
to become a zero sometimes if we want to be a hero in life. Never be
proud of your talents. Let people know you are dependent on them and that you need them to achieve your goals.

10. Take responsibility for your attitude

Never say, “I am made like this, I can’t change.” You are the master
of yourself. You can choose the type of attitude you need. Never
blame others and situations and shirk your responsibility to become
successful and competent.

Finally I want to mention what a manager told me recently how he
recruits people.

He judges applicants on these counts: 5% on availability, 5% on
adaptability, 5% on ability and 85% on attitude.

Follow the above 10 steps and get that 85% of attitude to become
more successful.