An input source is the information, from various sources, that comes into our brain and has a huge impact on our attitude. The two main sources of input are internal and external.

External input sources include what you read, watch, listen to and, a very important one, the people you hang around with.

Internal input sources are what we say to ourselves and what we say to other people. It’s information that comes from within us.

The topic of managing your input sources is very simple. Put positive things in, and you will have a more positive attitude. Put in negative things, and you are going to have a more negative attitude Read More...

We all know that there are many factors that influence our attitudes from the outside – what we watch on TV, what the people around us say, what we read etc. But what about the things you say to yourself on the inside?

Does the subject of self-talk make you uncomfortable? I know when I first learned about “self-talk,” I thought it sounded hokey, cheesy, and just weird. So if you feel that way, know that I understand where you are. None the less, I ask you to keep your mind open for a few minutes because what you can learn can significantly change not only your outlook on life, but the amount of success that you experience.

You talk to yourself all the time. Think about Read More...

No matter what your profession, building self-esteem and confidence in yourself is the key to success business interactions. All things being equal, the higher your conviction in yourself, the higher your results will be.

So, how do you build your own positive mental attitude, self-esteem and confidence? More importantly, how can you build it immediately and start using it to your advantage today?

I am going to borrow this material from Stephen Covey in his great book Read More...