Getting an “A” in Significance (Part Two): Attitude
Attitude — The Lens That Shapes Everything
Life isn’t just about what happens to you. It’s about how you choose to see it. That’s attitude.
Two people can face the same storm. One crumbles, the other grows stronger. The difference isn’t the storm—it’s the outlook. Attitude doesn’t change the circumstances, but it absolutely changes your response to them. And your response changes the outcome.
I’ve been in rooms where opportunity was everywhere, but negativity blinded people from seeing it. I’ve also seen people with very little—limited resources, limited support, limited options—carry such a contagious attitude that doors opened simply because of the spirit they brought with them.
Here’s the hard truth: your attitude is always showing. You can’t hide it. It leaks through your words, your tone, your posture, your energy. And it either attracts or repels people.
The good news? Attitude is a choice. You can’t always choose your conditions, but you can always choose your condition of heart.
So how does attitude build significance?
Attitude sets your altitude. The higher your outlook, the further you’ll rise. A limiting mindset keeps you grounded. A growth mindset lifts you higher.
Attitude fuels resilience. Setbacks either defeat you or develop you. The difference is the perspective you carry.
Attitude influences others. You don’t just carry your attitude—you spread it. The people around you catch it, for better or worse.
Attitude is the foot and a half difference. Most people adjust their outlook to fit their circumstances. Significant people adjust their outlook to shape their circumstances.
You can’t control the economy, the weather, or the unexpected turns life throws at you. But you can control your attitude. And that single choice ripples further than you think.
So let me ask: is your current attitude moving you closer to significance—or further from it?
Because the right attitude doesn’t guarantee an easy life. But it guarantees a meaningful one.
That’s the Foot and a Half difference.
-Dr. Rich
