Success is a Choice, Step 3 - Always Be Positive

Ten Steps: The Plan of Attack to be More Successful.
Catalyst for Over-Achieving
Notes from “Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino"

ATTITUDE
ACTION
PERSISTENCE

3. Always Be Positive

What:
positive approach, block negativity, the precious present

Tricks/How:
Being positive – discipline
I can control my mood (reflection of attitude)
See the positive in situation – each day is an opportunity
Confront or cut loose disruptive/negative people
No cynicism
Surround self with positive people & influences
Recognize why I am down.
Live in present without past/future problems

Encouragement:
Bring the aura of excitement to the job. People will want to be around me. Never allow obstacles dominate my life. Only I have the power to make myself happy. Create vision of the self and work toward. Get into the positive zone. Live in a present tense. Don't let negativity cloud my thinking.

Ability to handle change determines the quality of our lives. Change is opportunity.



Do I have the power to make myself happy? Yes or No

Is positive attitude one of the most important factors? Yes or No

Do positive people rub off of one another? Yes or No




You're reading Step 3 out of 10, check out the rest here:
Step 1 Build Self-Esteem
Step 2 Set Demanding Goals
Step 3 Always Be Positive
Step 4 Establish Good Habits
Step 5 Master the Art of Communication
Step 6 Learn from Role Models
Step 7 Thrive on Pressure
Step 8 Be Ferociously Persistent
Step 9 Learn from Adversity
Step 10 Survive Success