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Here is a brief synopsis of the following article (726 words): "Three Best Things" by Gary Lockwood When my sons were very young, I taught them a game. In turn, that game taught me a valuable lesson that still works for me today. Play the game and you will restore your confidence and your sense of well-being. Start today and gain a new perspective, a higher energy level and increased creativity.If you use the article below, please let me know. Thanks.SUCCESS to You...Gary LockwoodP.S. I have posted a dozen or more articles for you at my website.Feel free to click on over to http://www.bizsuccess.com/articles__________________________________ "Three Best Things"My two sons, Dan and Doug, were five and six years old. On their fist day of school, we started a new game. At dinner thatevening, I asked, "Boys, what was the fun-est thing you did today"?Watching their response, I could tell what they were thinking."Oh-Oh; Daddy's on a new kick again". Regardless, Doug andDan each told of something fun and interesting they did that day.I contributed by relating to them something weird and funny thathad happened at my office that day (something weird was happeningat my office almost every day, it seems).We laughed at each other's stories and went on to enjoy a delightfuldinner together.The next evening, I again asked them, "Boys, what was the fun-estthing you did today"? This time, they each had one ready to tell.And I once again told them about something weird and funny thathad happened at my office that day. As the first evening, welaughed and had a good time with this.Each evening at dinner, I asked the same question. By the end ofthe first week, the boys could see that this was going to be a regularthing. They came to the dinner table already knowing what theirevening's story would be. In the weeks to follow, Doug and Dan each had at least one fun thingto tell and sometimes two or three. They even competed to see whohad the fun-est story. Dan would say, "I want to go first. My storyis better than Doug's".After a while, it almost seemed that these boys were making fun thingshappen during the day, just so they could tell about it at dinner. Welaughed a lot and enjoyed each story.Where was their focus? That's right; on the positive things that weregoing on with them. During this time of their lives, do you supposethat Dan and Doug had any unpleasant things happening to them oraround them? Of course they did! We all have negative events andnegative people in our lives. I just didn't want the negatives to be their primary focus. I wantedmy sons to see past the unpleasantness around them and experiencethe positive.How many times do you end your day stewing about? The heavy traffic The report that didn't get finished People who haven't returned your calls Deals that are dragging on The computer's not working correctly And on, and on, and on.I am not suggesting that you ignore the challenges in your life.I AM suggesting that you just not dwell there. Successful entrepreneurs develop their positive attitudes becausethey feed on progress. At the end of each day, instead of recounting all the difficulties andall that remains undone, write your accomplishments. Write thethree most positive, interesting things that happened to you thisday (the fun-est things). You can literally end each day on apositive note by jotting down the three best things that happenedthis day. These may be things that happened to you, people around you,events that just felt good to you, or just a sunny day. Some of themost rewarding things to capture are your own actions. Often, thereis no one around to acknowledge your achievements, especiallythose little ones that happen in the course of the day. By focusinga few minutes on your accomplishments, you give yourself a littlepat on the back and recognize progress, even when small.Having a positive attitude toward your business and toward life ingeneral may be one of the most important characteristics of success-ful people. In my years of experience as a Business Coach, I haveobserved many successful entrepreneurs. With very few exceptions,those who are successful and happy have developed and maintaineda positive outlook.A positive attitude is not accidental. Successful entrepreneurs knowhow to create a positive attitude for themselves. They don't justwait for it to happen. Start today. Write down or tell someone about the three best thingsthat happened today. This recognition of the positive things in yourlife will restore your confidence and your sense of well-being.You will likely gain a new perspective, a higher energy level andincreased creativity.Start now. "What was the fun-est thing *you* did today"? Article Tags: Three Best, Something Weird, Successful Entrepreneurs, Positive Attitude