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the present, but it has no hope for the future. As Christians
we are not without hope for the future. Christians believe in
the possibility of the future. Our responsibility is to make a
difference, not to drop out...^25
- Family life expert Denis Waitley...“The winner’s edge is not
in a gifted birth, a high IQ , or in talent. The winner’s edge
is all in the attitude, not aptitude. Attitude is the criterion for
success.”^26
- “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human
beings can alter their lives by altering their attitude of
mind.” – William James, Psychologist... A successful man is
one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have
thrown at him.” – David Brinkley, Television Journalist.^27
- The question is not “Is the speech a good one?” but “Is
it an effective one?” Speak to change attitudes and
behavior...^28
- Attitudes and values are best learned by modeling within the
mentoring relationship. You can learn mathematics, literature,
science, and a wide variety of things from a textbook, from
a computer, or from a lecturer. But it is difficult to learn in a
classroom setting how to have a new attitude toward a person
or a situation. Attitudes are best learned by watching someone
you admire and respect model those attitudes...^29
- Gratitude is one of the most fragile emotions. The Scripture
praises the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Until we are grateful for what we
have, how can we deserve to have more?^30
- Envy is the magnifying glass through which we look at the
faults of others.^31
- Th e Value of a Good Attitude
Definition: “An attitude is an inward feeling expressed by an
outward behavior.”
