Leadership Wired – May 2007

The Difference Maker 1 – Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset

By Dr. John C. Maxwell

Motivational speakers have famously touted the slogan, “attitude is everything.” While there’s no doubt about the power of a positive outlook, attitude alone won’t take you to the top. By itself, attitude is unable to resurrect a doomed business plan or make up for a deficiency of knowledge. Attitude can’t alter reality or reverse a dire financial situation. The “attitude is everything” doctrine becomes dangerous when a person lives on hope rather than paying his or her dues for success. The mindset, “Everything will turn out for the best,” substitutes for planning and effort. Attitude has undeniable benefit, but it’s not a magic ticket that compensates for failure to perform. You cannot disconnect attitude from reality and expect to be successful.

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