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[MajestyJo]

The Power of Attitude

For all of us, there are turning points in our lives. One of mine was the first time I heard The Strangest Secret in 1964. I was a freshman in college. It was then, and still is, the most powerful and thought-provoking message I've ever heard.

The Strangest Secret was a recording by Earl Nightingale, and in a nutshell, the secret was...

"You become what you think about. Negative thoughts reap negative results. If you think positive thoughts, you will get positive results."

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Not exactly rocket science, but this 15-minute recording on the power of goals and attitudes changed my life forever.

Therefore, a few years ago, when given the opportunity to write a book, I chose the topic that I knew best, and simply called it...The Power of Attitude. Having been the founder of Successories (started in 1988), I understood the power of beautiful photographs when combined with inspirational quotes. Therefore, I wanted the book to have photos and quotes, but also wanted to share personal stories to reinforce what has worked for me in maintaining a positive approach to life.

I'm pleased to say the book has been successful beyond my wildest dreams selling almost 500,000 copies. Today, I'd like to share the introduction. Enjoy!

An excerpt from:

The Power of Attitude
by Mac Anderson

In many ways, we're alike; however, one little difference almost always makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude.

William James, over a century ago, said, "The greatest discovery of this generation is that a human being can alter their life by altering their attitude." I believe this with all my heart, and over the years have seen it happen countless times. What most people fail to realize is that your attitude not only impacts your happiness and your success, it also can impact the happiness and success of all the people around you...your family, your friends, and your peers at work. Attitudes truly are contagious, and from time to time we need to ask ourselves..."is mine worth catching?"

There is no way to overstate the importance of a positive attitude in your life. However, no one can underestimate the difficulty in maintaining it. It's not easy, and it's a very personal thing, but it can be done.

The Power of Attitude was written with that in mind. I only can share with you what works for me in developing and maintaining a positive approach to life. My goal is that some of the ideas and stories I'll share will inspire you to live the life of your dreams and to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

It's my hope that this book will be a useful tool in helping you:

• Manage your energy levels
• Keep your soul alive
• Take new paths
• Reduce stress
• Develop the "Human Touch"
• Attack your fears
• Live in awe
• Savor small successes
• Burn brightly without burning out
• Hang on when the storms blow through

Most importantly, I'd ask you to keep this book handy, so whenever you feel a little down, pick it up and read a few pages. I guarantee it will make you feel better for the journey ahead.

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