"The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill..." - Charles Swindoll
How true those words ring. Our attitude shapes our perspective on life more than any other factor. Attitude comes before skill, resources, education or appearance. As Charles Swindoll put it, attitude makes or breaks our lives.
Our attitude determines how we approach challenges and opportunities. With a positive attitude rooted in tenacity, openness and self-belief, we can overcome obstacles, learn and grow.
An attitude of gratitude appreciates what we have rather than focusing on what we lack. An attitude of contribution seeks to help others, spreading goodwill. An attitude of optimism expects the best and works to make it happen.
We have a choice each day regarding the attitude we embrace. As Swindoll put it, "The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day."
Though we cannot change circumstance or other people, we have full control over our perspective. Finally as Swindoll concluded, "I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it."
Shape your attitude and you shape your life. What attitude will you choose today?
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