Self Pity???? Winners are defined by attitude!

I ran into an old acquaintance last night and I asked how he was doing. I hadn't seen him in nearly 5 years and his reply was "Ah, well... not so good...." and I replied "Oh, what is wrong?" "Everything...." "How is your job?" "Not good" "Your health?" "Oh, fine I guess..." It was just gloom and doom. Yes, I know everyone goes through bad times but what about habitual pessimists? This guy has always been prone to whine but I think in his case he is always looking for people to feel sorry for him.

Maybe I'm a hard ass and I really don't mean to be (AND I'm trying not to be judgemental but this post is blowing that all to pieces) but I have a really hard time feeling sorry for someone who has their health. You can always make more money, find new relationships, lose weight, whatever, as long as you have your health.

I think winners and losers in life are defined SOLELY by attitude. Have you ever known people who get so bogged down in small details that drive them so crazy they lose perspective on the big picture? So what you have debt! Make a plan and knock it out! So what you are overweight! Set small goals and lose that weight! So what you love life sucks? Get over yourself and quit trying to find happiness in another person!

Okay, I am a hard ass but I just want to shout: WAKE UP PEOPLE! You only have ONE life (unless you believe in reincarnation) so make the best of it! Stop and focus on the positive things in your life and make a plan to deal with the negative aspects of your life. If you believe you are unstoppable, there is NOTHING that can stand in your way. If you think life sucks and that you are getting shortchanged, then you are being defeated only by your bad attitude.

Okay... ranting and raving over....