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Release Date: 03/24/2015

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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

How does this quote pertain to your program?

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.

Have you experienced this in program?

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

What does this mean to your recovery program?

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.

How does a good attitude result in a good program for you?

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.

Thoughts?

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

How does this relate to your early recovery?

What does a good attitude mean to you?

What does a bad attitude mean to you?

Why is a good attitude important in recovery?

Why is a bad attitude dangerous?

What was your attitude on life like before program?

How does being dry affect your attitude?

How does being sober affect your attitude?

How does working a program affect your attitude?

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Tony

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Kurt

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What brings about a good attitude?

What brings about bad attitudes?

Comment on how the following fosters better attitudes?What steps help?

What slogans help?

What prayers help?

How does you sponsor help?

Can the program change the way you think?

Here are Simple Tips for Developing a Positive Attitude.  What are your thoughts?

  1. Choose to be happy.

  2. Look at the bright side of life.

  3. Choose to be optimistic.

  4. Find reasons to smile more often.

  5. Have faith in yourself, and believe that the Universe can help you.

  6. Associate yourself with happy people.

  7. Read inspiring stories.

  8. Read inspiring quotes.

  9. Repeat affirmations that inspire and motivate you.

  10. Visualize only what you want to happen, not what you don't want.

  11. Learn Learn to master your thoughts

What would you say to the new guy?