What is your attitude in Sport and Life?

Successful people embrace this truth, whether it is a doctor going into surgery, a pastor preparing a sermon, confidence increases your chance of success every time. When you approach any task, especially one you do not relish, fix your mind on facts, not your feelings. That will put your attitude on the right track.

Smile at people and they will probably smile back. Act hard-nosed and they are likely to snap at you. If you want to enjoy people as you go through your day, treat them well. This is not rocket science, but it is easily forgotten – and it is scriptural.

When world heavyweight champion Joe Louis got knocked down by Tony “Two Ton” Galento in Yankee stadium, he immediately jumped back to his feet and went after his opponent. When his trainer protested saying “Why didn’t you stay down for nine?” Louis said, “What! And give him the chance to rest.” Louis went out in the fourth round and won the fight. Possessing a great attitude always gives you the winning edge.

Samuel Johnson, the 18th Century poet, stated, “He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his deposition, will waste his life in fruitless efforts, and multiply the grief which he purposes to remove.” - Think about it!