I believe in two premises: (a) most people are good people, but they can do better; and (b) most people already know what to do to improve their lives. But the question is why aren't they doing it? What is missing is the spark-motivation . Some self-help books adopt the approach. I ask, “Why don't you do it?" If you ask people on the street what should be done, they will give you all the correct answers. But ask them whether they are doing it and the answer will be no. what is lacking is motivation. The most powerful motivation comes from within our belief system. To move into action, we need to believe in what we do and accept responsibility for our life.when we accept responsibility for our behaviour and actions, our attitudes toward life becomes positive. We become more productive, both personally and professionally. Our relationships improve both at home and at work. Life becomes more meaningful and fulfilling. After a person's basic physical needs are met, emotional needs become a bigger motivator. Every behavior comes out of the “pain or gain" principle. If the pain is greater than the gain, that is a deterrent to action. If the gain is greater the pain, that is a motivator. Gains can be tangible, such as monetary rewards, vacations and gifts. They can also be intangible, such as recognition, application, sense of achievement, growth, responsibility, sense of fulfilment, self-worth, accomplishment, and belief. “Good things come to who wait, but only those things left by those who hustle ". —Abraham Lincoln

During childhood, we form attitudes that last a lifetime. Undoubtedly, it would be easier to acquire a positive attitude during our formative years. If the combination of your inborn temperament and your early childhood experiences have produced a positive attitude, you are indeed very fortunate. But, if you have acquired a negative attitude, whether by design or by default—are you stuck with it? Of course not. Can you change? Yes. Is it easy? Absolutely not ! Is it worth it? You bet ! How do you build and maintain a positive attitude ? • Become aware of the principles that build a positive attitude. • Desire to be positive. • Cultivate the discipline and dedication to practice those principles. As adults, regardless of our environment, education and experience,who is responsible for our attitude? We are. We have to accept responsibility for our behaviour and actions. Some people blame everyone and everything but themselves. It is up to us to choose our attitude every morning. People with negative attitudes often blame the whole world—their parents, teachers, spouse, bosses, the stars, fate, luck, the economy and the government—for their failures. You have to get away from the past. Dust yourself off and get back into the mainstream. Put your dreams together and move forward. Thinking of the positive things that are true, honest and good, will put you in a positive state of mind .

Any fact facing us is not a important as our attitude towards it, for that determines our success or failure . —Norman Vincent Peale