FAILURE IS AN INSIDE JOB

In our culture, too many people believe that contentment comes from attaining material possessions or positions of power. But they aren’t the keys to contentment either. If you are tempted to believe that they are, remember the words of John D. Rockefeller. When a journalist asked him how much wealth was enough, the millionaire, who was at the time one of the richest and most powerful men in the world, answered, “Just a little more.”

Contentment comes from having a positive attitude. It means:

Expecting the best in everything – not the worst

Remaining upbeat – even when you get beat up

Seeing solutions in every problem – not problems in every solution

Believing in yourself – even when others believe you’ve failed

Holding on to hope – even when others say it’s hopeless

No matter what happens to you, a positive attitude comes from within. Your circumstances and your contentment are unrelated.

Rely on a positive attitude today to get you through difficult circumstances.  

Reference:

Maxwell, J. C. (2007). Maximize your day: 365 days of insights to develop the leader within you and influence those around you. Manila, Philippines: OMF Literature Inc.