And don’t get me wrong, it is important to have a positive attitude. But a positive attitude is about knowing problems will come up and that you have what it takes to overcome them. Too many people think that if you just think positive thoughts, nothing bad will ever happen. Those folks have it all wrong. That’s not positive thinking, that’s wishful thinking. And if you think that way, that you’re entitled to a life where nothing ever goes wrong, you’re going to be blindsided and unprepared when life throws trouble your way.
