One of the greatest compliments I ever received in my life was from my Step-Mom.
She said it in exasperation, and I know it was inadvertent and unintentional, but it made me glow with pride just the same when she said "You are just like your father"!
She was referring to my optimists outlook on life events. My dad is a great believer in "things working out". I am too! Eventualy bad situations always have a way of turning around- even if that takes hard work and divine intervention..smile
I am not sure why being an optimist can be interpreted by some people as being negative but I think in our case, it may have to do with us being perceived as Risk Takers. Dad and I are entreprenuers and for some folks, that can seem scary.
Dad and I believe in OUR own abilities to make things happen. The proposals or deals we come up with may not seem "safe" or conservative in some peoples view, but to an "optimistic entrepreneur" with some spunk and spirit- taking a slight risk that is based on ones ability to perform , seems safe enough to us.
Working for yourself can be a precarious prospect, and for those that like to know that they will have a paycheck at the end of the week,it can be downright scary. For the Optimistic Entreprenuer, waiving that security in favour of creating and developing one's vision, can hold an allure that a regular paycheck just doesn't provide. This has certainly been the case for me. I can't speak for my Dad but I think I can safely say, believing in one's ability to perform, staying optimistic and positive, is something I did learn at his knee.
Frankie's top 10 list on how to be an Optimist:
1.Believe that the only possible outcome is the one you want!
2.Consciously flip negative thoughts- check in with yourself to see where you are at
3.Smile and put a smile in your voice!
4.If anyone asks?You are always GREAT!
5.Expect the best out of people!
6.Act with enthusiasm!
7.Never dwell on negative events!
8.Have something happy in your pocket to use as a touchstone!
9.Be creative!
10.Stay curious!
For some people, being positive is a way of life, for others it is a habit, and for others still is can be a struggle but wherever you find yourself sitting on the positive fence scale -The benefits to believing that good things are coming your way, is the first step in attracting that which you are desiring.
Frankie Picasso is an Entrepreneur and Customer Service Expert who has spent the past 20 years in Marketing and Customer Service consulting for both Public and Private Sector organizations. She is now a Motivational Speaker, Certified Master Trainer Coach in Leadership and Executive Business Coaching as well as a Professional Certified Life Coach with her company called Conversation with My Shoes.
http://www.conversationwithmyshoes.com
quick home cleaning Glenview ..Today I was glad that I had bothered to read... Read More
If you have read this far, we both know you... Read More
We speak every day without fully recognizing the impact our... Read More
Dare to Dream~It is said that every person has at... Read More
Have you ever thought about how you want to live,... Read More
* Perfectionism is a time waster.Strive for excellence on important... Read More
If you ask most people whether they would like to... Read More
Friendly competition Get together with a group of like-minded friends... Read More
Accelerated learning is not only practical, it is profitable. Acquiring... Read More
"If you can tell the world who you are and... Read More
Five-time gold medal-winning figure skater, Jenny Kilmer, has won the... Read More
(excerpted from the book Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness)Wouldn't... Read More
Let's set the scene. You're in a packed stadium. It's... Read More
Well I'll tell you what it's not. Even thought many... Read More
Did you know you can literally program your mind so... Read More
With three kids, a business, a husband with a business,... Read More
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our... Read More
In the book, The SHOCKwealth System?, it is discussed that... Read More
You have probably heard the term "IQ" many times, and... Read More
1. Be Courageous. Flex your risk muscle and step out... Read More
e-Learning is doubling yearly. Classes, e-courses, e-books on how-to and... Read More
Deep down, where it counts, many people do not believe... Read More
Self-esteem is very important. It is the way we view... Read More
Do you know what the problem is with asking successful... Read More
Have you ever had such thoughts like "I always fall... Read More
scheduled maid service Winnetka ..One of the keys to being successful in anything you... Read More
If you'd like to fulfill your long-held dreams, try a... Read More
What does a sharp saw have to do with lifelong... Read More
Of course by now we are all becoming aware of... Read More
Many years ago, forty to be exact, I started my... Read More
Just how powerful is the Subconscious Mind and how can... Read More
There are no two greater ironic comparisons than that of... Read More
So you want to be successful (whatever that means to... Read More
Self-esteem is very important. It is the way we view... Read More
Response means "to answer" and that idea, in its purest... Read More
What would one initially think about someone who dropped out... Read More
Anytime you are making ground and moving toward success, there... Read More
Today I am going to tell you the #1 secret... Read More
As a golfer and coach, I've been thrilled to watch... Read More
Success, in the dictionary, is defined as, "The achievement of... Read More
It was one of the worst periods of time in... Read More
Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from... Read More
What is an ANT? An ANT is an acronym for... Read More
As very few people achieve enlightenment in one lifetime, as... Read More
In individualistic success models, success is not due to the... Read More
Every one of us lives with a ceiling, a belief... Read More
To achieve success it can be important to keep going... Read More
Want to make success a habit in your life? If... Read More
They 'do it' by sharpening their FOCUS on the task... Read More
A few weeks ago I took my boy on a... Read More
Success |