Quote by Franco Harris

How you look at a situation is very important, for how you think about a problem may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. When you get discouraged or depressed, try changing your attitude from negative to positive and see how life can change for you. Remember, your attitude toward a situation can help you to change it -- you create the very atmosphere for defeat or victory.

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Summary

The quote emphasizes the significance of one's perspective when facing a situation. It suggests that our thoughts and attitude towards a problem can either hinder or enable our ability to tackle it. By maintaining a negative viewpoint, we may become discouraged and defeated before even attempting to take action. However, if we consciously shift our mindset from negative to positive, we open ourselves up to the possibility of positive change. The quote serves as a reminder that our attitude constructs the environment for either success or failure, ultimately influencing the outcomes we achieve.

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By Franco Harris

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