You Are What You Think About.
By Dave Tester

How you think after you lose determines how long until you win again. I found that quote the other day while attending “Automobile University” on the CD The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz. The concept is that if we think about negative things, negative things will happen to us. Conversely, if we think about positive things, it’s more likely we can create an environment of success.

One idea I would encourage is to give yourself a silent pep talk. The concept is very simple. It’s to find a way to think big and think about all the great things that can happen if you think great. Remember: you are what you think about and you become like the people you hang around with.

Here’s an easy way to start out thinking positive: Smile Big. I always tell my sales training clients that it’s hard to be angry with a big smile on your face. My grandfather reminded me it’s no fun being upset if you are the only one that’s angry. Focus on smiling and you’ll find more happiness around you.

 Do your best to give people good news. It’s human nature to pass along bad news and it’s just the way we are built. For a change, try saying “Hey, I’ve got good news!” or “things couldn’t be better.” It may be about faking it until you make it….but it’s far more productive than passing on rumors or painfully recounting all the challenging issues you face.

Walk 15 percent faster and be confident. We like to be around people who have a sense of purpose and feel confident. Remember, it’s not about being cocky or putting others down, it’s more of a sense of “You would wake up early, too, if you knew where I was headed!” In this day and age of doom and economic gloom we are looking for a light to follow. Be the positive light.

When you are thinking about how bad it is or how rough you have it, write this down and post it next to your computer screen:

How I think after I lose determines how long it will be until I win again.