GrATTITUDE: Practicing Contagious Optimism for Positive Change

by Ace Collins

To most making it through tough times is never financially easy. Those who got through the periods of “Great Depression” did so with grit, determination, a can-do spirit and a lot of courage. Best of all, they came out stronger too! Those who survive those challenges and come out with a solid self-concept, a loving family and grounded faith ridded themselves of spiritual and mental baggage that would have otherwise destroyed them. They had a lean mind to go with a toned body. As we gaze at the hard days in front of us, it is time to look back on some time-tested examples of those who thrived in tough times as well as those whose mental baggage caused them to crash and burn. The lessons in this book involve not as much what each of us can add to insure survival, but what we can shed from our minds to keep out spirits high and our attitudes on an even keel. In trying times or even when things are great a fit, lean, positive mind is the key to being happy.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Citing his Arkansas heritage, Christy Award winner Ace Collins defines himself as a storyteller. In that capacity, Collins has authored more than eighty books for 25 different publishers that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. His catalog includes novels, biographies, children’s works as well as books on history, culture and faith. He has also been the featured speaker at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted a television special, been featured on every network morning TV show and does college basketball play-by-play. He is married to Kathy Collins, Chair of the Education Department at Ouachita Baptist University, and the couple has two grown sons. Collins lives in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite what I expected from the title. Would probably be better titled Principles to Live By (with a significant dose of religion). The author did not include humility, which was noticeably lacking in his personal stories.

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

whoa - ok - wasn't prepared for the Christian overtones in the book.
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1. Self Disciple
2. Growth
3. Courage
4. Humour
5. Tenacity
6. Forgiveness
7. Team
8. Service
9. Values/Integrity
10. Love

[Yewande Olamiju · Rating 4 out of 5]

2018 ...This is my 4th or 5th time reading this book.

It’s a like a go-to pep-talk for me

[Stephanie Zeuli · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great find! Grab a notepad and use it at the end of every chapter.