In our culture, too many people believe that contentment comes from attaining material possessions or positions of power. But they aren’t the keys to contentment either. If you are tempted to believe that they are, remember the words of John D. Rockefeller. When a journalist asked him how much wealth was enough, the millionaire, who was at the time one of the richest and most powerful men in the world, answered, “Just a little more.”
Contentment comes from having a positive attitude. It means:
- Expecting the best in everything–not the worst
- Remaining upbeat–even when you get beat up
- Seeing solutions in every problem–not problems in every solution
- Believing in yourself–even when others believe you’ve failed
- Holding on to hope–even when others say it’s hopeless
No matter what happens to you, a positive attitude comes from within. Your circumstances and your contentment are unrelated.
You only fail when you tell yourself that you’ve failed. Every problem has a solution and every mistake has an opportunity for improvement. This is a concept that should transfer not just into your leadership, but into your life. All the hard work and money doesn’t mean anything if you aren’t happy or content.
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