Posts Tagged ‘Attitude’

Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow – Or So They Say

“Do what you love and the money will follow.” ~ Marsha Sinetar

I love the optimism of this quotation, and for the most part, I believe it’s true.  If you’ve not read Marsha Sinetar’s book (by the same title), she can make a believer out of you as well.  Her book is a practical and inspirational primer on getting your passion to pay off.

Marsha Sinetar is not the first to advise us along these lines.  One of Buddha’s main steps for achieving enlightenment, for example, is discovering your right livelihood.  And at the other end of the spectrum, John D. Rockefeller believed that the power to make money was a gift from God, which is simply another way of saying, “Do what you love and the money will follow.”

But still we ask:  Does it really?

Yes. But not the way you’re used to getting it.  First, unless you win the lottery, the money usually doesn’t come all at once, especially in the beginning.  Second, the money will come from unexpected sources.  But it will come and here’s why.  When you start following your true path and passion, you’re finally using your talents and skills that are more natural to you.  Imagine doing something that is forced and unenjoyable.  Do you think you’ll put your best efforts into it?  Trust me, doing what you love does eventually lead to the ATM.  But you might have a few detours before you get there.

Respond Rather Than React

It’s amazing how quickly a positive attitude can be shut down by a few bad experiences and negative thoughts, isn’t it?  That’s why it’s so important to monitor your attitude and respond rather than react.

When you respond, you make a positive and constructive mental adjustment.  When you react, it’s purely emotional and rarely does anything to improve the situation; often it makes it worse.

Negative thoughts are going to creep into your mind.  The key is to be prepared with a game plan that responds offensively and defensively rather than one that merely reacts.  Choosing to respond instead of reacting helps you stay in control of your attitude and your life.  It’s the difference between having an attitude that sends you flying out the door eager and excited each morning and having an attitude that keeps you under the covers hitting the snooze alarm.

A few key thoughts:

  • Watch out for negative inputs.  The loudest voice you hear is your own.

Self-Confidence Can’t Be Bought, But Can Be Borrowed

self-confidenceIt would be wonderful if we could simply walk up to a cosmetic counter and purchase a bottle of self-confidence the way we can buy “revitalizing” or “lifting” creams for our faces.  Unfortunately this spiritual elixir, like an expensive perfume, is different on every woman because of individual chemistry.

When I was younger, my self-confidence potion was heavily scented with attitude, optimism and faith; experience, knowledge, and wisdom had to come later.  But even today, every new opportunity or challenge requires that I prepare a special batch of moxie for myself.  I do this by becoming as thoroughly prepared as possible and by looking the part – wearing an outfit, for example, that exudes self-confidence.  Next I say my prayers and ask for the Power to be switched on.  Then “it’s showtime.”  I act as if I’m self-confident and the world takes me as such.

There Are Times When Belief Is All You Need

Today, I woke up lazy, but in the mood for a big cup of latte and a good book.  I chose to read an  inspirational book by James W. Moore.  It’s a book  full of powerful stories, examples from the lives of others, and practical suggestions for daily living.   Below is an excerpt from his book, Some Folks Feel the Rain . . . Others Just Get Wet:

A man was lost while driving through the country.  As he tried to read a map, he accidentally drove off the road into a ditch.  Though he wasn’t injured, his car was stuck deep in the mud.  So the man walked to a nearby farm to ask for help.

Attitude Is Key In Relationship Building

positive-attitude-2Attitude is your most priceless possession, one of your most valuable assets.  To a great extent, it determines the overall quality of your life.

In this climate of uncertainty , I am convinced more than ever that people need to know that having an ongoing positive attitude toward your business associates and customers is key to success.  They assume you’ll give them  a great big “thank you” after you give them a referral or buy your product.  However, do you keep that attitude of gratitude throughout the relationship, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health?

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