How your attitude impacts your level of success

Do you remember the last time you faced a major setback in life? It may be the loss of a loved one or a really bad day at work. It may be failing a major test or being in a bad relationship. No matter how hard you tried, you felt that the universe was against you. One of the most important steps you can take towards achieving success and using our greatest potential in life is to learn to analyze your attitude and its influence on your work performance, relationships, academic success and everyone around you. 

We engage in inner dialogue every day. This in turn depends on our attitude. The loudest and most impactful voice you hear is your voice. You have the power to choose a positive and powerful script. Your pessimism and positive attitude will consciously change and control your inner conversation. Here are some simple ways in which your positive attitude determines your path to success. 

Positive affirmations are powerful. With the right attitude, you program your subconscious to be optimistic and hopeful. You inspire and motivate yourself every day. A person with the right attitude is charged with conviction, faith and power. This positive thought and attitude drives action and ultimately leads to your greatest potential. 

Enthusiasm enables you to apply your potential more effectively. The burning desire to be your best and achieve success is the right attitude for a successful and happy life. Your enthusiasm and attitude must scream determination, spirit, discipline and commitment. Enthusiasm combined with the right attitude can work wonders!

All successful people have used the right attitude to overcome their fears. People with the right attitude will be extremely action-oriented. Purposeful action can cure your fear of failure. Fear of failure is the biggest hurdle on your path towards success. As Henry Ford rightly said 'Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right'! Great people consciously choose self-encouragement and motivation in the face of adversities. The key here is to realize that it is not what happens to you that matters, it is how you choose to respond.

You are your biggest cheerleader! Successful people with the right attitude never put themselves down. You must always look for a seed of positive benefit. Your attitude should keep your spirits high and enthusiasm alive. This will ultimately determine your success. The right attitude towards success is and will always be adaptability. Always have the attitude to be flexible to change. This is the key characteristic of a 21st-century leader!

So what is the best thing about attitude? 

You are not born with it. It is not fixed and you are always in control of how you feel about a situation. A positive attitude will help you look at setbacks from a different perspective. Discover what motivates you every day, repeat your affirmations over and over again, and program your attitude. Your attitude is your strength - customize, and personalize it. When life gives you lemons, use that stellar attitude, and create great lemonade!