Power of Positivity

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude,

Zig Ziglar

See You at the Top

Have you ever taken the time to step back and consider your approach to the multiple trials and issues you face on a daily basis? If you could step back from yourself and observe your actions as they relate to a situation or problem you’re facing, you might be amazed at how clearly the best solution comes to you. To use a golf analogy; the best way to improve your swing is to watch it on video. While this exercise could be shocking and often embarrassing to some, the result is a deep look into what might be causing that slice. The flaws and the multiple things that happen with that swing become fairly obvious in the few seconds between the address, the backswing, striking of the ball, and the follow-through.

Positive thinking works in much the same way. Zig Ziglar was famous for viewing life from a positive viewpoint versus a negative one. While there are many ways to approach an issue, if one could step back, take a minute and mentally focus on the most positive way to manage an issue, many times the outcome is received much more favorably. How do we do this? Might I suggest that when faced with a problem or a challenge you consider shifting the focus from what is best for you and explore ways to focus on a solution that places the emphasis on the…