We have heard this statement on endless occasions in our day to day existence. But it’s true meaning is successfully explained by Jeff Keller in his book – Attitude is everything– Change your attitude, change your life. It is a sweet, simple, and short self help book. The book tells us how readers can also change their lives. Its focus area is the importance of attitude in our lives. The author answers the questions in the best way through stories, and his real life experience. Why should we change our attitude? How should we change our attitude?
About the Author
The book was published in 1999. It is written by Jeff Keller. He was born in New York City and lived in the Borough of Queens-. He is President of Attitude is Everything, a seminar leader, a speaker, and writer. He is also an attorney and has practiced law for more than ten years before pursuing a full time career as a speaker and writer. In the year 1999, his book- Attitude is Everything, was released. This book consists of 12 lessons on attitude and success. He is also the author of books- The Winning Attitude and Here’s to your success.
RATING- 5/5
The CHERRIES ON CAKE BOOK
The author tells us 3 simple steps to change our lives and attitude- Think, Speak, Act. The quotes used in the book give a final touch to thoughts the author wants to convey. This book has the power to change one’s life. In a very easy and simple language the author is successful in influencing the mind of readers. The steps and methods are beautifully illustrated. One can easily understand the lessons and apply them in life. At the end of each chapter the author encourages the readers and leaves a spark of motivation for readers to take steps towards development of attitude.
The author strikes a perfect balance between examples, lessons and steps to be applied in daily life. He clearly shows why something is important, how we can achieve that and what difficulties we will face and how to combat the difficulties along with helping us know what will happen and has happened to us if we continue living with the same old attitude. The book is humorous and easy to relate to.
It’s the best self help book for beginners. But anyone can read this book who wants to see a change in his/her life. It’s like a success guide which gives the control of life in our hands and makes us driver of our own life.
Special takeaways from the book
- Consider attitude as a window through which you see the world and clean it regularly with positive thoughts.
- We must keep a check on what we think, because what we think we become.
- Words impact our lives and what we say repetitively will be our destiny.
- Comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing ever grows there.
- We fail when we fail to start.
- Networking can help us a lot in our lives.
- The only way to escape from prison of fear is to face it.
- Attitude is everything. Even in the worst cases, we have only one thing in our control which completely changes the situation i.e. our attitude.
- Visualize your success. Clarity about goals is must.
- Stop Complaining. Instead, count your blessings. This one practice can change our whole lifestyle.
Why should you read this book?
This is a motivational book with brief and easy tips to change wrong habits, take control of life and to choose the right path. This is a brief guide. One can keep coming back to this reading a chapter most days to get new understanding each time. A mind movie is a new concept introduced by this book. It gives real time advice to deal with fear, failures, power of commitment and why are adversities opportunities in disguise. It seems impossible to be positive and do these things. But after reading this book readers will surely get a new perspective and see life through a new window! This book plants a seed of positivity in our mind.
Who should read this book?
This book is a short read (150 pages). But the lessons written here are so valuable. The author has used simple language. Even beginners can read this. It’s definitely a highly recommended book for everyone. It’s a treat for self development readers.
Author: Urvi Shah, is a CA Aspirant from Nagpur, Maharashtra. She is a budding writer and an avid reader. She loves to craft her imagination into words. She calls herself a painter of thoughts. She is an amateur writer and poet. With observation mode always on, she spends her time scribbling her thoughts in diary.
