SEPTEMBER 28

“Being cheerful keeps you happy.”

—King Solomon, ancient Babylonian leader

MAKE YOUR MIND UP

Happiness isn’t something that one can be given. It isn’t something that arrives one day, like a package, when the conditions are just right. It’s a choice. It’s a decision.

So it’s ironic that so many managers—who are paid to make the big decisions—can’t seem to make up their minds to simply be positive.

Today, make a goal to remain unruffled no matter what happens around you. When people ask you, “How’s it going?” answer, “If it gets any better, it wouldn’t be fair!” As you adopt a cheerful, positive attitude, you will feel happier in your job. And so will your employees.