Attitude Determines Altitude

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

- Author Unknown

8 Keys to Success

This is an essay on how you reach your true potential? In this article, David H. Lyman lists 8 keys or success power points that are necessary for success.

- Passion
- Ability to accept a risk
- High Self-esteem
- Persistence
- Being nice to work with
- Who you know
- Master your craft
- Talent

Read, The 8 Keys to Success: An Essay And Thoughts on What It Takes To Reach Your True Potential

Success Power Point 6: Personal Growth:

"Change is the end result of all true learning. Change involves three things: First, a dissatisfaction with self-a felt void or need; second, a decision to change-to fill the void or need; and third, a conscious dedication to the process of growth and change-the willful act of making the change; Doing Something". Dr. (Felice) Leo(nardo) Buscaglia

Personal growth is a process that is related to self improvement and the acquisition of skills. This is all about improving the overall quality of your life. The desire for personal growth is not without work and for this to come about in every aspect of your life the following steps are imperative:

- A desire to change;
- The decision to take action;
- The discipline to practice the new behaviors you have decided upon;
- The determination to persist until you achieve the desired results.