You may have heard the old jazz standard song by Johnny Mercer made popular by many famous singers and movies, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive that goes “…you got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative….” Fun little song, interesting message.
A positive attitude makes a world of difference in your overall happiness and productivity. It’s the grease on the wheels that makes everything easier. Some people are naturally positive and other negative, but this is a choice you make that is completely under your control. Here are some clues on how you can tell the difference:
Positive People vs. Negative People
Choose to focus on the bright side vs. Always complain.
Accept responsibility vs. Shift responsibility & blame to others.
See a failure as a great opportunity to learn vs. Find it hard to admit and accept failure.
Think change is the only constant vs. Hate making or adapting to changes.
Always see the potential in others vs. Constantly find fault in others.
Know when to let go vs. Refuse to focus on the present and themselves.
Grateful for what they have vs. Take things for granted.
Don’t wait for positivity, they create it and spread it vs. They spread resentment.
Look to make those around them successful vs. Look for failure.
Are you positive or negative? Which do you choose to be?
“Positive people produce. Negative people consume.” – Mike Sadeghpour
“Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.” – George Bernard Shaw
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