Life! This is Howard G. Platt 111 the Creator of Positive-Thinking-For-You.com

The theme of this video is simply How To Be Positive. Learning how to be positive is an

issue that many people tend to struggle with and for many if it is not dealth with it can

easily lead to depression.

Learning how to be positive was espesially important for me due to my persoanl situation.

As you may know I have been dealing with serious health issues since the age of 35 when I was

diagnosed with the first of many brain tumors. At the time my life was GREAT, I had everything

going for me, I had a wife and a son I adored, I owned a business I loved which I built from

the ground up and I had a successful boxing career. However all that changed in an instant

when my doctor spoke those words I will never forget;

"You Have A Brain Tumor!"

I was told the tumor was inoperable and I had less than 12 months to live. I went from

having this terrific life to planning my funeral at age 35. I will not bore you with all the

details but it’s been 13 years since that first tumor. The ONLY reason I am here today

is because I took control of my Attitude and I chose to fight for my life. Despite all

I’ve gone through and all I’m still going through there’s one thing that’s kept

me going; I learned how to be positive regardless of the circumsdtances or situation.

Now I’d like to share with you some of my thoughts and strategies that have helped me

to maintain a Positive Mental Attitude! The first step in learning how to be positive

is to to trust in the fact that difficult times do not last forever!

The Difficult Times Don’t Last Forever!

We will all face challenges in life, some worse than others and at times it may seem

unfair or unjust and this is when you have to make a choice. Are you going to allow the

obstacle to send your life into a tail spin or are you going to take hold of the wheel

and fight to get it back under control?

How To Be Positive Understanding That Difficult Times Don’t Last Forever!

Not every road is going to be a smooth ride but you never know what’s waiting for you

around the next curve, so hang on through the rough spots and believe the best is yet

to come because; Difficult Times Don’t Last Forever!

Learn To Look On The Bright Side!

You have two choices when things are not going so well, you can react negatively which only

adds to the problem or you can take the Positive approach and do what you can to turn the situation

around.

How To Be Positive Always Look On The Bright Side!

I’ve learned to accept that I cannot always control or change the things that happen to

me, however I CAN control how I REACT to each situation and I CAN CHANGE the way I wish

to see them. Do you see the glass as half-empty or half-full?

With Optimism And Enthusiasm You Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

Optimism is the faith and the fuel to keep pushing forward no matter how bad things may

get. Seven years ago I woke up in a hospital recovery room, I didn’t know where I was,

what happened, or how I got there and what made it even worse was that I could not speak.

I tried to talk but I could not even make a sound … It was terrifying! When the doctor

came he told me I suffered a massive brain aneurysm which damaged a section of my brain

causing my larynx to collapse.

How To Be Positive With Optimism And Enthusiasm You Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

The collapsed larynx cut off my breathing and the doctor told me I had to have a tracheotomy

to breathe and there was no fix the trach was permanent.

With Optimism And Enthusiasm You Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

The doctor went on to tell me my vocal cords were permanently damaged and that I would

never speak again. As bad as things seemed at that point I refused to accept his diagnosis

and I always remained OPTIMISTIC and I was POSITIVE that I would regain the ability to

speak.

Optimism Makes All Things Possible!

For the next 12 months I could not utter a sound but I refused to take sign language

classes. I was POSITIVE I would speak again someday but if I agreed to take the classes

it may have robbed me of my OPTIMISM. Do you want to know where my optimism got me? You

are listening to me talk at this very moment. They may not be the best videos and I may

stutter at times but I refuse to hire someone to speak for me. I narrate every video I make

either on my site or in my YouTube channel.

How To Be Positive Optimism And Enthusiasm Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

The doctors cannot explain how it’s even possible for me to talk but I know it’s

because I never lost faith, I never lost my OPTIMISM or ENTHUSIASM to keep Fighting and

I NEVER will!

Optimism And Enthusiasm Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

I still breathe through the trach in my neck and it's still a struggle for me to talk but

I haven't lost my optimism or enthusiasm to keep working at improving my voice everyday!

If you want to see how much I have improved just watch the video in my YouTube channel

about Depression or visit the link below:

http://www.positive-thinking-for-you.com/depression

How To Be Positive Optimism And Enthusiasm Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

You are going to face some challenges and obstacles in your life and there will be times

when you feel like giving-up or giving-in but you are stronger than you think and we

all have more control over what happens to us then most want to believe.

"The mind that perceives the limitation is the limitation."

How To Be Positive Optimism And Enthusiasm Can Overcome Any Challenge Or Obstacle!

When you remain positive and optimistic you’ll come to realize that the challenges are actually

tests and with every success you strengthen your optimism and your confidence making the

next challenge that much easier to overcome. Success comes one step at a time!

Always Remain Enthusiastically Optimistic! Let Your Enthusiasm Bring Out The Greatness

In You!

I apologize for getting carried away, I try to keep my videos under the 5 minute mark

but this one got away from me. I’m going to bring it to an end now but before I do

I want to leave you with one last thing, it’s a list of 12 qualities that all Positive Thinking

people have in common. I suggest you write out the list and see how many pertain to you

and for the ones that don’t you will have something to work towards. Self-Improvement

one day at a time, one goal at a time.

How To Be Positive!

Twelve Qualities That Positive Thinkers Have In Common

•They have a high degree of self-confidence •They have a strong sense of purpose

•They take action and never make excuses •They know their not perfect but it does

not stop them from trying •They have goals and work hard at achieving

their goals •They accept criticism with grace and learn

from it •They refuse to allow their fears and doubts

to hold them back

Twelve Qualities That All Positive Thinking People Have In Common

•They are creative problem solvers •They are not afraid to try something new

because they do not fear failure •They are rational and don’t jump to conclusions

quickly •They always see the glass as half-full

and if it’s not they fill it •They are health conscious because they

know a healthy body makes for a healthy mind

How To Be Positive!

I hope you enjoyed this video and the tips and advice on How To Be Positive.

Positive Thinking can and will change your life but you must have patience. If you’re

a negative minded person it took you years to get that way so be kind to yourself and

realize that things are not going to change overnight but you have the tools and if you

want to make positive changes to your thinking and your life you can and will do so!

Always Remember Positive Thinking Is Not A Destination; It Is A Beautiful Journey!

You Should Enjoy The Ride!

For More Strategies On “How To Be Positive” And For Living A Spectacular Life Visit: Positive-Thinking-For-You.com

Again this is Howard G. Platt 111 The Creator of: www.Positive-Thinking-For-You.com I thank

you for taking the time To watch this video.

May God Bless You All!