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“Although I believe in attitude, I don’t believe it is everything.”

A thought by John C. Maxwell (2017-03-07) from his book, No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity (p. 239). Center Street. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

Jones goes on, “I never have, and I never will. Attitude cannot make up for incompetence. Attitude cannot give you a skill that you don’t possess. Attitude doesn’t make all your dreams come true. It isn’t everything you need in life, but it sets the tone for your life. If all things are equal between two people except for their attitudes, the person with the better attitude will usually be more successful in life— and enjoy life more.”

And that is so true.

He goes on, “No single change you make in your life will have a greater positive impact on you and those around you than making a choice to improve your attitude. If your attitude capacity isn’t as good as you would like it to be, start the process of improving it by recognizing these truths. You may want to say them aloud:

“1. ‘I need to change.’ Change is personal. Only you can do it for yourself.
2. ‘I’m able to change.’ Change is possible. Many others have changed.
3. ‘I’ll be rewarded for change.’ Change is profitable. You will see results.” 

He finishes this section by saying, “Your attitude is one of the most pliable and resilient parts of you. Regardless of your age or circumstances, you can change it if you’re willing to.”

If you see that your attitude is a problem for you are you willing to change?
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