Be Positive

[Guest guest]

One of the most wonderful things about having a positive attitude is

the number of people it touches, many times in ways you'll never

know.

 

Recently, I stopped by a convenience store to get a newspaper and a

pack of gum. The young woman at the check-out counter said, " They'll

be five dollars please, " and as I reached into my wallet, the

thought occurred to me that a newspaper and gum didn't quite make it

to five dollars. When I looked up to get a " re-quote " , she had a big

smile on her face and said, " Gotcha! I got to get my tip in there

somehow! " I laughed when I knew I'd been had. She then glanced down

at the paper I was buying and said, " I'm sick and tired of all this

negative stuff on the front pages. I want to read some good news for

a change. " She then said, " In fact, I think someone should just

publish a Good News newspaper - a paper with wonderful,

inspirational stories about people overcoming adversity and doing

good things for others. I'd buy one every day! " She then thanked me

for coming in and said, " Maybe we'll get lucky tomorrow; maybe we'll

get some good news, " and she laughed. She made my day.

 

The following day after my business appointments, I dropped by the

same store again to pick up bottled water, but a different young

lady was behind the counter. As I checked out I said, " Good

afternoon " and handed her my money for the water. She said nothing

not a word, not a smile... nothing. She just handed me my change and

in a negative tone, ordered... " Next! "

 

It hit me right between the eyes: Two people, same age; one made me

feel great, and the other, well, made me feel that I had

inconvenienced her by showing up.

 

By the choices we make, by the attitudes we exhibit, we are

influencing lives every day in positive or negative ways...our

family, our peers, our friends, and even strangers we've never met

before and will never meet again.

 

So when you brush your teeth every morning, and get ready for work,

ask yourself this important question, " Who do I want to be

today? " " The Grouch " or " The Good News Girl? " Your answer will go a

long way toward determining your success in business and in life.

 

Courtesy-- " nagarajan.vnaga@ gmail.com " <nagarajan.vnaga@ gmail.com>