Many people are trapped in negative thinking that produces fear, failure, and unhappiness. Though they may long for greater achievements, better relationships, and happier lives, they’re mired in a spiral of negative thinking, complaining, and self-fulfilling prophecies. Sadly, many give up even wishing for change and settle for a life that’s boring and unfulfilling.
If that describes you, I have great news: It doesn’t have to be that way! The secret to a happier and more successful life is not to change your circumstances (you often can’t) or to control what others do (you never can). It’s to change the one thing over which you have absolute authority—your attitude.
It’s been proven time and time again that people with a positive outlook are happier and more successful, and have greater career satisfaction and a better self-image. The reason for this is simple: Your attitude has incredible power to shape your life. Negative thinkers see negativity, think negative thoughts, and develop negative habits. Not surprisingly, they feel worse about themselves, enjoy less success, and experience less joy in life. Positive thinkers see possibilities, choose to pursue them, and more easily bounce back from failure. They have more energy and hope, and encounter more opportunities. Both types of thinkers live in the same world, but those who have a positive attitude leverage a power that enables them to move through life with greater joy and satisfaction.
Through the pages of this book, I’ll share with you the lessons I’ve learned about positive psychology and the power of a positive attitude to transform your life for the better. Many of these lessons came from the most positive thinker I’ve ever known, my dad. Though he passed away when I was just 11 years old, he modeled for me the seven critical choices that have shaped my entire life. I want to share those insights with you. Through this book you will…
• recognize the incredible, often unnoticed power of attitude in every area of life.
• be inspired to believe that change is possible, regardless of the circumstances.
• be confident of your ability to implement change through simple, practical strategies.
• leverage the power of positive mental choices.
• gain courage for dealing with disappointment and failure.
• become a happier, more successful person.
If you’re thinking that’s too good to be true, let me assure you it’s not. This isn’t magic or wishful thinking. I’ll share with you the proven principles that have been tested not only by my own experience but by a host of scientific research. These chapters will…
• provide real-life examples of the power of attitude.
• create a sense of urgency in you for personal change.
• demonstrate the positive effect of choosing joy, gratitude, kindness, hope, and other virtues.
• teach practical strategies for implementing personal life.
I’m eager to share these life lessons with you. I believe you have the power to make positive life choices, choose a positive outlook, and transform your life from stuck to spectacular. You can do this!