Martial Arts World News Magazine - Volume 22 | Issue 1

THE WARRIOR WAY
Twenty Ways To Keep Your
Attitude Positive, Part 1
by Grandmaster Bill Clark
The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our
circumstances.” –Martha Washington
Being happy is not about circumstances or any other outside
force. Happiness is a decision we make. Choose to be happy. Be
responsible for your attitude.
Create a Positive Morning Routine
Begin your day on a positive note by creating a positive
morning routine to set your day off right!
• Get up with plenty of time to get ready leisurely.
• Turn on some happy or rousing music.
• Put on clothes that make you feel good (get
rid of the ones that don’t).
• Savor the smell of that first cup of coffee.
• Play motivational or inspirational audio in
your car rather than listen to the news or
mindless disc jockey banter.
• SMILE and say hi to everyone you
meet before they say hi to you!
I start the day with a
light martial arts workout,
followed by a protein
breakfast. I then start
my work, taking a
relaxed but focused
approach to each
morning.
Rid Your Day
of Negative
People and
Surround
Yourself With Happy People
If you want to live a positive, joyful and happy life, you cannot—absolutely
CANNOT—be surrounded by negative people
who aren’t encouraging your happiness. You know the type of
people I mean. The ones who think their lack of happiness in life
can be blamed on their spouse, boss, family, job, or the economy.
I’ve designed my life to be with my instructors, friends, and
other people that build each other and me up. I’ve made a conscious
decision not to allow negative people to stay in my life.
These people’s attitudes can quickly grow in you like a cancer.
Disassociate yourself from this type of person at once. Those
people are destined to go nowhere. You, however, because of
your excellent attitude, have a ticket to the TOP! Remember,
you choose whether you soar with the eagles or live with the
turkeys.
Minimize Your Exposure to Negative Situations
Stay out of negative conversations on social media. Limit TV
time, especially the news.
I don’t get into negative conversations with or about people.
I stay up to date with the news but I don’t spend all of my time
paying attention to the news.
Maximize Positive Input
Instead, read a positive book, start a project, pick up a new
hobby, spend some quality time with your family or friends, do
something that will enhance your life. Manage your time around
your goals. I constantly read and listen to positive recordings in
my cars. I regularly attend classes and seminars to keep improving
myself personally and professionally.
GRANDMASTER BILL CLARK is a 9th degree black belt and a former PKA Fighter of
the Year. He is widely considered one of the top experts in martial arts business with over 50 years
of leadership and innovation, having been inducted into almost every Hall of Fame in the industry. He
is one of the largest multi-school owners in the world.
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