“Nothing can stop the man with the
right mental attitude from achieving his goal, nothing on earth can help the
man with the wrong mental attitude” ―Thomas Jefferson
Attitude is essential not only to
ensure success in your career but also in your life. Attitude brings
credibility and respect and keeps individuals stay grounded. In my teaching profession, I found some
students who are average academically reaching top at the end while some
students who are very intelligent staying at the same level without any
significant career growth. I found that
these intelligent students took their intelligence for granted due to their
excessive ego. Some of them also
developed negative attitude. In contrast, the average students touched the
tipping point due to their positive attitude and perseverance. Therefore, attitude is more important than
the so called intelligence.
When you attend employment interview,
the recruiters emphasize on your attitude than on your intelligence and
experience. They appreciate candidates with a great attitude with nil
experience than the ones with a nil attitude and rich experience. Companies are
ready to invest their money to train and groom candidates with a right attitude
despite not having experience. In contrast, the candidates with high experience
and negative attitude are always a liability to companies as they often play
petty politics and harm organizational interests. Herb Kelleher of Southwest
Airlines right remarked, “Attitude is very important and has to be weighed with
experience and skills. Someone with a high IQ who is a backbiter is a disaster
for your organization. Someone who is outgoing and altruistic and can work
convivially will be a huge asset.” Therefore, attitude is more important than
your intelligence and experience. Remember, higher the attitude higher your
altitude of success!
“The greatest discovery of my
generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their
attitudes of mind.” ―William James
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