Optimism vs. Attitude

Do you have an optimistic attitude or are you optimistic?

They seem very similar yet in reality have distinct meanings. Attitude is focused in the present, your current mental and emotional state. Your attitude may be positive one day and negative the next day. Optimism is focused on the future. With optimism you do not let current distractions or negativity slow you down or get in your way of achieving your goals. Optimism is the secret weapon of the super successful. The combination of unshakeable positivity with consistency and persistency leads to tremendous growth, both internally and externally.

How can you shift towards staying optimistic? Optimism is created, nurtured, and sustained. It all starts with your thinking and what you focus on. Where the mind goes, the future follows. Find long term goals to keep your focus and be sure to have reminders of them available (visual, audio, etc.) so you never lose sight of what you are working towards every day.