Attitude Makes All The Difference

"Once a scientist attacks a problem which she knows to have an answer, her entire attitude is changed. She is already half way to the answer." N. Weiner

Attitude is the combination of thoughts, beliefs, and actions. I think most people understand that if you don’t believe something will happen, it probably won’t, right? I love this quote because scientists just have a different way of thinking, don’t they? Honestly, sometimes their faith rivals that of people in a church!

If one truly believes there’s an answer, they will go after it to find it. I think of our current day and all the scientists that are trying to find the immunization for COVID 19. They KNOW there is an answer and that they CAN find it and they PERSIST.

I’m positive they will reach their goal.

What about us? As leaders, what are we so sure about that we KNOW will happen? I talked to a couple leaders this week in the technological field and they are burned out right now. The last few months brought one problem after another. One of them said, “Michelle, I just don’t see a solution to this challenge we’re facing right now.” He focused his thinking on the problem outside himself.

But, you see, the problem was in his attitude. He didn’t BELIEVE there was a solution. Unfortunately, until he changes that BELIEF, there never will be! So, what about you? Do you believe there’s an answer to your problems? Do you believe there’s more than one answer? Do you believe there’s more than one ‘best’ answer?

If you struggle with this, let me know, I can help with that!