Part 1 - Success Begins in the Mind
Chapter 1: Your Attitude Is Your Window to the World
Despite of similar experiences at coffee shop two people Sara and Sam, had different outlooks. Sara was positive, entered coffee shop with a smile and leaving recharged back to her work. On the other hand, Sam was having a negative approach, complained throughout from meal order to order served.
Now Why Sam and Sara had such different experiences in the coffee shop despite of being treated in the exact same way at the coffee shop? This shows how attitude shapes experiences.
Definition of attitude
Think of your attitude as the mental filter through which you experience the world. Some people see the world through the filter of optimism (the glass being half full) while others see life through a filter of pessimism (the glass being half empty).
Wash Your Window
By the grace of God, author learned that improving his attitude was like cleaning his window. After removing the negativity, he saw a new world with possibilities. Frustration lifted, confidence grew, and he transitioned to a career he loves. He also helped others clean their attitude windows too!
Your attitude is your window to the world. It shapes how you see everything. Recognize where your window needs cleaning for a brighter outlook.
You Control Your Attitude
Your job is to stay positive. I can cheer you on, and so can others, but it's up to you to keep that positive outlook. You have a choice: you can let negativity cloud your life, making it frustrating and limited. Or, you can choose to clear away the negativity like cleaning a window. Life will be brighter, healthier, and happier. You'll be able to set big goals and start reaching for your dreams again.
Even when things are tough, you still have the power to choose how you see the world. It's not easy, but the choice is yours. Think about Dr. Viktor Frankl, who survived the horrors of Nazi death camps. He lost his family, but he didn't lose his positive attitude. He wrote a famous book called "Man’s Search for Meaning," where he talked about how important attitude is.
Even in the worst situations, Dr. Frankl and others chose to stay positive. If they could do it, we can too. As Hugh Downs said, being happy isn't about what's happening to you, but about how you see things. So, remember: your attitude is in your hands.
