Attitude Determines Your Altitude
A Leadership Mindset for Success
Today, I want to share something that will revolutionize your journey in leadership and business. This is about the key ingredient to success—your attitude. It’s true: attitude determines your altitude.
The Power of Perspective
I remember being 16 years old, working at a grocery store as a sack boy, stocking shelves. Back then, my attitude toward work wasn’t great. One day, I overheard my manager talking to my best friend, Mike. He said, “Blunt’s got a lousy attitude, a terrible work ethic—he's not going to amount to much.”
Now, I had two choices: get bitter or get better. Instead of letting those words crush me, I used them as fuel. I decided to prove them wrong. I changed my attitude, improved my work ethic, and within two years, at just 18, I was managing the entire store at night, responsible for closing and handling the cash. What changed? My mindset.
William James said, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter their life by altering their attitude." Everything changes when we change how we think.
Your Attitude Shapes Your FutureA
A study found that those who succeed in business and leadership aren’t just hired based on skill or appearance:
5% due to availability
5% due to adaptability
10% due to ability
10% due to appearance
70% due to attitude!
Think about that. Most people lose their jobs not because of lack of skill, but because of a poor attitude. Your attitude affects everything—your leadership, your relationships, and your ability to influence others.
5 Key Takeaways to Elevate Your Attitude
Your Attitude is Crucial
The level of success you achieve is directly tied to the mindset you cultivate. A strong, positive attitude opens doors to greater opportunities.It’s Not What Happens to You, But How You Respond
Challenges and setbacks will come, but your response determines your outcome. Choose to adapt and overcome instead of dwelling on negativity.Work on Your Attitude Daily
Just like you maintain your physical health, you must work on your mindset every day. There are no “days off” from developing a winning attitude.Manage Your Thought Life
What you dwell on shapes your reality. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Your thoughts influence your beliefs, and your beliefs shape your attitude.Control Your Inputs: Ear, Eye, and Mouth Gate
What are you listening to? What are you watching? What are you speaking? Your environment matters. Surround yourself with positive influences that build your faith and leadership capacity.
Think Big, Dream Big
Thomas Edison once said, “Life is too short to live small.” If you want a bigger life, you need a bigger attitude. That’s why I keep a dream board—I want to keep my goals in front of me. What you focus on, you attract.
Philippians 4:8 gives us the blueprint: "Think on these things—whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Final Thoughts
If this message has helped you, share it with someone else. Let’s build a leadership community that lifts each other higher. Remember, God is for you! No matter where you are today, your best days are ahead when you align your mindset with faith, excellence, and an unstoppable attitude.