Attitude Is Everything by Jeff Keller

The reading journey of the book appears as if it is written to transform you from within. When we meet people in different walks of life, we often tend to speak about their attitude. Whether for the first time or it is known person we describe someone’s personality in terms of their attitude and so the author tries to explain what difference can attitude make to you and described it as- “Attitude Is Everything”.

Jeff Keller, the author of the book has discussed his own personal and professional choices he made to come where he is today. From being a lawyer by profession earning lump sum amount to becoming a motivational speaker- his journey is all about fears, risks, rejections and most important being ‘change in attitude’. This book written by him is a consolidation of all the lessons he learnt on the path of his own journey.

Let us see what he is trying to make us learn:

1. It is our attitude that we can control and keep our mental window clean. Thinking positive/optimistic is the key that will lead us to our goals. Merely thinking positive for a while and negative thoughts for the remaining is not going to work. It must be a continuous and persistent effort to think positive. 

2. Our results are those that reflect our thoughts. By changing our thinking, we can change our results.

3. Repetition is the key. Something said or done daily will make a difference in one’s life. Stay positive.

4. Success is not an overnight process. It requires efforts, commitment and patience. It doesn’t mean one may not face any problems. But by keeping attitude window clean and belief in self will help overcome these obstacles.

5. Visualize your success. Make a picture in your mind, how you see your success. Take actions. One must imagine what for him/her success looks like and every time must try to see a clear picture.

6. Make commitment to yourself. Work to achieve those commitments. Refuse to quit. Take advantage of opportunities.

7. Problems and challenges are important. They  bring out best within us. We learn our own hidden talent and potential while dealing with them. So, grab these opportunities.

8. Repeatedly speak and tell positive words to yourself. Tell your plans only to those who are ready to be with you in your path of success. Once told, be accountable.

9. Be enthusiastic. Next time someone asks you, ‘how are you?’ answer them with positive words like, great, excellent, terrific, etc. Even though you don’t feel the same try answering with positive words. Once habitual with it…see the difference it creates for you as well as for the one asking you.

10. When in trouble, stop complaining. Instead, focus on the solution or to lessen the problem. Complaining is only going to distract your thoughts and energy from your goals.

11. Wisely choose people around you. Negative people are slowly and continually going to spit venom. Make a point to stay with nourishing and positive people.

12. Come out of your comfort zone. Try something you are afraid of. Retreating from your fears won’t lessen your problems. Confronting them is.  Expand your comfort zone.

13. As adults we often think of people around us, society, what if we fail…stop thinking about what others think. What would help us is doing the task and failing. This will develop our skills. To fail is an opportunity to learn and re-learn.

14. Meet new people. Have conversation with new people. Stay in contact. Networking will accelerate the pace to reach your goals.

Above mentioned are the concepts, inculcating which are going to bring tremendous positive energy in us, if followed with discipline. The author has extremely well explained the positives of taking risks in your life to follow your dreams and passions. Age is no barrier to begin from start in one’s life. It is our thinking, efforts, commitments, patience and…ATTITUDE, that is going to make a difference.

CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE…you see changes in your life.

Positive Reading folks!!!