Step #1 The Right Attitude!

Charles Swindoll is famous for his writings about attitude and one of the things he talks about is the fact that attitude can make or break a company, a church, a home…or an individual. He emphatically teaches us that we have a choice, every day, regarding the attitude we will embrace.

You can choose to win or choose to worry about winning – at everything. Your job, your health, your finances! Creating a positive attitude is not an accident – and not something that magically happens to you.

Of course, deciding to have a great attitude and making it happen are two entirely different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it takes support…more about that soon!

Step #2 Making the Right Choices!

We make hundreds of choices every day.

What do you choose?

• Do you spend an hour working out so your heart can be healthy as you move forward in time or do you sit on the couch and read a magazine and eat pizza?
• Do you choose to spend an hour watching your favorite reality series or will you read a great book, meditate or attend a yoga class?
• Do you spend money on yet another fleeting leisure activity or on an educational program whose information will last you a lifetime?

I like to ask this question before each decision I make:

“What will be the impact of this choice in two weeks, two months, and two years from now?”

Step #3 Developing the Right Relationships!

Everyone here on the ETR staff knows that I can accomplish a LOT in one day. Pretty much anything I set my mind to – and part of what makes that possible is the people I surround myself with – personally and professionally.

Having people in your life who are committed to your success is absolutely essential to realizing your greatest potential. People who: