A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright
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There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.
W. Clement Stone
The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do with productivity.
Tom Peters
I think it's an honor to be a role model to one person or maybe more than that. If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person's life in a positive light, and that's what I want to do. That's what it's all about.
Tiger Woods
You learn far more from negative leadership than from positive leadership. Because you learn how not to do it. And, therefore, you learn how to do it.
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
I checked with our infectious disease specialist and we've not had any cases here yet. So far so good I guess. We've had a number of people tested who came in with symptoms, but none of those were positive for flu.
John Atkinson
You have to assume there will be more deals. That certainly would be a positive for credit quality in the equipment space.
John Atkinson
Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions.
Norman Cousins
If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.
John Wooden
I don't really feel that we're putting (American Indians) down because the way we're using (the nickname and mascot) is for something positive. We're doing good things using their name. Everybody knows us as the Seminoles.
Jason Stephens
We have to take the positive things we?ve learned from all the games we have played, use them to get better, and just know that every game will be another biglearning experience.
Corey Webster
When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.
Albert Einstein
I love it when women come up to me and tell me I'm a positive influence on their lives and the lives of their young daughters. That's a great feeling.
Gillian Anderson
I want this to remain fun. That's goal No. 1. No. 2, when this thing is all done and I don't know when it's going to end - no one's making any commitments to Beijing because a lot can happen - I want her to feel more positive about gymnastics than ever before.
Mike Canales
One of the ways to chip away at the financial literacy problem in our country is to get to the kids early and let them develop positive behaviors and attitudes.
George Carlin
I am very proud of the legislation we were able to pass this year, ... Many of the bills we worked on were district bills that will have a direct and positive impact on the people who live in the 15th Senate district.
Abel Maldonado
I just said, 'Welcome back, good luck'. You don't need to say too much to him. Don't let him think, just let him play instinctively. He's just a positive guy with an innate love of footy. And having him in a team environment, guys just feed off his enthusiasm.
Morgan Turinui
There are always going to be critics sniping from the side. It's never been my way to focus on that -- you have to focus on the positive and trust yourself.
Jessica Rowe
For to be poised against fatality, to meet adverse conditions gracefully, is more than simple endurance; it is an act of aggression, a positive triumph.
Thomas Mann
A positive sense of the world.
Beverly Hilton
Everyone on the team, including Pete, was drug-tested, ... I'm happy to say no one on the Ducks tested positive.
Michael Hirsch
That guy, he's done so much for the sport. He's an ambassador. He's always talking positive about the sport. It's kind of sad to think that it's his last season.
Adriano Moraes
Unfortunately, in this particular case, some of our initial communication played out in a way that was not positive. We apologize as to how that represented us as an institution.
Mike Alden
[IBM itself is very positive about the recent quarter.] We achieved good earnings results despite a number of challenges, ... We have been able to deliver consistent financial results because of the breadth and diversity of our overall business portfolio, which is unmatched in our industry.
Louis Gerstner
HIV-positive donations knowingly entered the plasma pool and were knowingly manufactured and distributed. This policy seems to be motivated by economics.
Dr. Michael Bernstein
I'm pretty positive about the outlook.
Gary Stern
Tennis is an international sport. It's a challenge getting to know each person's culture and learning how to motivate each player. Our diversity adds a different dimension or level, and that can that can be positive.
Jill Breslin
There is a strong argument that the racing fields legislation is not effective but we are looking at having a positive relationship with the racing bodies now that we are licensed in Australia.
Andrew Twaits
Gas is being promoted as cleaner for the environment. This is a positive aspect for the gas companies.
Taiji Yoshida
Another real positive aspect of this, it's an incremental expenditure.
Stuart Purvis
Even if there's no absolute answer at that stage, being seen to be doing something about it is a very positive thing.
Ian Bellhouse
Let's hope what we've done this week helps us to get something positive in our next games.
Fernando Torres
We'll do a lot of positive things in the future around these two guys.
Dan Mccarney
The positive drum beat has caught up with the negative one. But on an individual basis, most seniors still can't answer the big question: 'What does it mean for me?
Andrew Altman
Expectations for them are very low. Any improvement they can show on the merchandising side without compromising margins is a positive.
Arun Daniel
The response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Bob Denham
If it had to end, I'm glad it had to end on a positive note.
Mark Redman
It's a positive move that shows the company is no longer an old-style family run business. This will make it easier to push through reforms that otherwise may have been avoided.
Naoki Fujiwara
He feels that it is important for the parties to move away from the contentious, acrimonious issues and explore areas where they can send positive signals to the other side.
Rauf Hakeem
The four games we've played with Miami this season have all been determined in the last five minutes. That's a positive sign.
Jeff Jackson
We hope to put the town back in a positive light.
Malcolm Smart
There are a lot of positive things we can do to prepare and educate people, which only helps us in the event of an emergency.
William Wright
I know it wasn't that fun early in the year. I tried to keep myself positive. This is a marathon.
Victor Martinez
He was very perceptive and very understanding and very honest. We were able to communicate in a way that was exceedingly positive and at the same time, very direct.
Barbara Cohen
We were very excited to be back on the field. The players were upbeat and very positive. The coaches are doing a great job. The retention of the players, as well as their conditioning, was actually pretty good.
Jay Thomas
I have to stay composed at all times. I just have to keep working and stay positive.
Tiffany Sardin
The meeting seemed to end on a positive note, ... They seemed willing to do some things to help the situation.
Gary Price
Though the (economic data) have been mixed, they've been more negative than positive, and the outlook for the risks the economy faces is distinctly on the downside. The Fed has more to gain by erring on the side of accommodation.
Michael Moran
I think there is a certain amount of leeway in the budget ... anything from here can only get better and the right rhetoric will be positive for the market.
Tania Kotsos
It's the kind of thing we hope takes off and continues to be a positive and uplifting thing. I think it's a fun, healthy, energetic addition to an already fun venue.
Phil Castellini
We would like to see some positive press coverage in our community, we want to see positive role models and leadership shown.
The Dispatch
We believe that investors are likely to interpret this ... as being positive for the gold market as it will raise speculation that China will increase its gold holdings.
John Reade
It's a chance for these kids to be the center of attention in a very positive way.
Rochel Bryski
I want to be positive but more than that, I want to be fair. If we don't approve this, there are people on this list that it will be unfair to. If we do approve it, I don't know if we're being fair to the community.
Larry Green
At the moment I am just trying to cross each bridge as I come to it and remain positive.
Dennis Scott
There is a lot of positive growth in the first quarter, but since the marketing plans of all these manufacturers were tied into Vista, they need to revisit these plans.
Samir Bhavnani
There's naturally going to be some people who have some issues with it, but the success of the ad and the amount of positive response we've had, far outweighs any issues.
Andrew Scott
It's a challenge. A lot of nights I have to stay up late to study. But it's all about being organized and staying positive.
Latisha Baker
It's gut-wrenching for them, not making the final then to get themselves up to play in a positive way today is very tough. It's a horrible way to lose.
Ian Rutledge
I see it as a positive sign when you see companies building their potential, as far as investing in other technologies and adding it to their current portfolio.
Charles Ryan
Missed the fact that this passenger was a positive match.
Yolanda Clark
They were a difference-maker. Down the stretch when we're trying to come back from behind, I think it gives us energy. I don't think it affects La Salle, I think it is just positive energy for us.
Bonnie Henrickson
There are a lot of production firms and law firms in the area. And the ones that I have come together with have been positive about my work and my style.
Yen Nguyen
This was an incredibly positive meeting, but one which flagged up the challenges ahead. As a community we must rise to those challenges and work hard with our Christian friends to address them.
Jon Benjamin
We would need a very bad trade number to hurt the dollar against the euro, given positive dollar sentiment at the moment.
Carsten Fritsch
It gives them another reseller out there, and obviously Cisco has a big base of clients. Having Cisco selling your products is absolutely a positive.
Heath Terry
The headline figures were disappointing. The only positive is that the disposal of Clean Systems seems to be on track. All in all, there's nothing to massively cheer about.
Michael Tappeiner
I have learned lots of things and I know how not to make mistakes as a manager, ... I am positive they are not going to make the same mistakes I made.
Kostya Tszyu
I talked to him (Ralf) on Friday, he was very positive, he wants to get back in the car.
Mario Theissen
Given the positive sentiment...it would hardly be surprising if the market does take heart from any dollar weakness even though it ignored the move higher.
Alan Williamson
We consider it a very positive sign that this noted conservative figure has signed onto the case.
Ben Weston
I went out and told the girls (in Game 3) that, 'nobody in this district is going to give you a game. It's going to be tough and you have to go out and fight for it.' After that they went out and fought a little harder. For that girl (Jones) to be such a big hitter, it was a positive that our defense was able to get down and dig some of the balls that she was hitting.
Melissa Hardy
Another positive economic sign for the future of family farms in this state is the fact that more than 8,000 South Dakota farm families are invested in our ethanol industry. That is the largest number of farmer/investors in the nation.
Brian Woldt
There's now positive proof of climate change. We all need to act now, as this issue has become critical.
Philip Clough
Great respect for Detroit's long and rich tradition as a landmark American city and the incredibly positive impact the Motor City has made over the course of our country's history.
Gavin Maloof
She kinda swept me off my feet. She's very positive for me.
Jason Berryman
All indications we are getting ... are encouraging and positive for a 'Yes' vote for this constitution. This would be really a major achievement, ... So my guess is, yes, it will be passed.
Hoshyar Zebari
We played with very little emotion, but it was nice to get a win under our belts again. We held them down on the offensive end for most of the game, so that was a big positive. We were very businesslike on both ends of the floor.
Bob Feasel
This forecast is based on both a positive outlook for exports and -- more significantly -- on a progressive firming of domestic demand.
Klaus Regling
U.S. economic figures are still pointing to strong consumer confidence, which gives positive momentum to Asian exporters to carry into 2006.
Simon Chao
It looks a lot nicer, ... It's a nice number, but what are you going to do? We're not going to be disappointed and we're going to take a lot of positive things out of the season. It would have been nice to finish 81-81 though.
Frank Catalanotto
It definitely made us limited on some things. Philip Bates has shown, in the time that he's been able to get in there, that he's a strong back that gets positive yards, and he's hard to bring down.
David Elson
It`s not really going to do me any good to be angry, ... I`m a positive person.
Rex Grossman
Lindsey and Mike are both very well spoken candidates and we look forward to a positive debate.
Joel Fischer
Even with a positive verdict, still a tough road ahead.
Michael Kelman
I think we all needed something positive. It came at the right time.
Jerry Leonard
This transaction will have positive effects. The simplification of the structure will enable them to improve operations and facilitate decision making.
Salah Seddik
I also believe the Republican Party needs to learn to govern and develop positive public policy, rather than trying to destroy others.
Carter Casteel
In Botswana, for example, two years ago about 36 percent of adults were HIV-positive, ... Today this is 39 percent, nearly 40 percent of all adults.
Peter Piot
One gets the personal satisfaction of achieving a difficult physical challenge ? it is 150 miles on a bicycle in hot/windy conditions, and also of doing something good and noble. It is a complete win-win situation and is one of the most positive experiences in my and my students' lives.
Andrew Morris
We are so positive New Orleans is a premier destination for our conference that we have already booked the convention center for a return visit in 2009.
Barbara Thomas
It's a great feeling of exuberance and celebration. Let it happen. For everyone's intent, it's going to be a positive thing.
Steve Simmerman
If they'd have fought hard enough to close that thing up, I am positive our hometown wouldn't have been destroyed.
Tracey Kramer
The first lab results came out negative but we tested it several times and it confirmed it was positive.
Thawat Suntrajarn
But it hasn't. The debt market expects Greenspan will achieve a soft landing, which means corporate earnings aren't going to crash and the outlook for corporate borrowers remains positive. That's driven yields lower, which in turn has kept borrowing costs lower for companies.
Rob Palombi
Advocacy is not only a direct appeal to someone to vote in favor or against, but also includes campaigning for the referendum by describing it in positive terms ... or by describing dire consequences if the referendum does not pass.
Ari Rosenthal
I'm positive anytime anyone is here to interact -- when there is no energy here, it's hard to get motivated. I'm dreading the night shift.
Tommy Otterbine
Meg was very positive and I think a little anxious. She's very hard on herself and always wants to play but she got her opportunity last year.
Glenn Crooks
The government is convinced that we cannot maintain the status quo and we have the political will to make serious progress. Any advance will be positive.
Josep Pique
It's important to encourage young women to accept themselves for who they are and campaign for more positive celebrity role models.
Holly Willoughby
People will come anyway, the reason to get involved is to keep impacts positive.
Dan Miller
He's a great role player. He's our most respected player and one of our captains. He's always positive, always upbeat and plays so hard every night.
Chuck Mcbreen
The reaction to Rita was overly positive, and we're now getting a better sense of what is shut in.
Bob Bartlett
In our six government meetings, we created a very positive image [of Wal-Mart] in what we think is a very important future market, ... We've energized the FDI lobby and preempted the anti-FDI lobby in India. I believe we've told our story.
John Menzer
But he seems very confident and positive.
Kevin Pietersen
It is always very difficult to assess the value of individuals but there is no doubt that Henrik will have a huge positive influence for us. He is also a great influence on the squad, the morale of the squad. His return is a very positive factor for us.
Lars Lagerback
Mexico decided to follow the Nasdaq down discounting positive news on the U.S. elections, plus the market had some catching up to do to Tuesday's drop on the Nasdaq and Latin markets, when Mexico was closed.
Fabio Gheilerman
Intel gave us a good preview of the quarter, but oil suffocated the positive news.
William Hummer
If the City Council or Easton police are taking steps to rectify the deficiencies within the department, that is a positive development.
Kevin Harley
I don't know right now. I've been afraid to ask. Because if I ask, then that means it's bad and if I keep thinking good and being positive that rain will come, then we'll get some lake back into the water.
Larry Fenton
It might be early days to count widespread support and in rugby there are no guarantees, but the early indications are positive.
Oregan Hoskins
There's been a positive sentiment on stocks all week. Companies in Europe are showing decent growth.
Francisco Salvador
They'll definitely take something positive from the camp.
Anna Deforge
In some of the more energy intensive industries, there would be negative change in jobs. But when you look at state levels, even states that had large sectors of the energy industries in them, they had overall positive change in jobs.
Jennifer Morgan
I wasn't too sure. I thought that I had done everything I could to put myself in that position, and I felt real positive going in.
Paul Thompson
The earnings could be huge. You have to believe that with all the efforts to get costs down we could be seeing a lot of positive surprises.
Jim Griffin
There was some good and positive response from a few companies, individuals and my former school, Lodge, but I still haven't heard from the AAA (Amateur Athletics Association) about the Solidarity Fund.
Sheena Gooding
The biggest news from our third quarter 2005 was the completion of the US Airways/America West merger, and obviously our third-quarter results do not yet include any of the expected positive effects from that merger.
Doug Parker
Either way, we view this as a positive, as this business will either be turned around or disposed of.
Gabrielle Kivitz
We are still positive on the industry as a whole, but I'm personally more conservative on UMC.
Christine Wu
The tone of the meeting was extremely positive.
Joan Sutherland
I have to say we're very encouraged by our performance. Marcus is very happy with the car and was giving us positive feedback after the first two or three runs. The idea of this test was to find out where we were on asphalt pace and get ideas for the test after the New Year. We're happy with how things have gone.
Malcolm Wilson
Young Life is a nondenominational Christian organization that is committed to providing strong, positive influences in the lives of teenagers.
Carol Cassara
This is a positive program, and we want it to stay that way.
John Hunsinger
We have been taught to believe that negative equals realistic and positive equals unrealistic.
Susan Jeffers
As far as operating income goes, we hope to report a positive result this year, but the market is not helping us. It's a challenge.
Serge Tchuruk
This is a positive industry outlook that is perhaps slightly above our 2006 estimates for infrastructure and devices.
John Bucher
She was a woman of positive influence who was all about progressing. She wanted things to change and grow.
Jessica Brown
We feel that, by getting more individuals and organizations involved in philanthropy, we can have an even greater impact and bring even more positive change to Kansas City. We start by asking our donors, 'What's important to you?' and then work to connect them to nonprofit organizations and charitable causes they care about.
Laura Mcknight
I can't say this is bad or good, it's a kind of mixture of negatives and positive factors.
Hirokaza Yuihama
Rising commodities prices definitely contributed to the fortune of the Canadian dollar today. Commodities have been a positive factor for the Canadian dollar in 2005 and the market expects good news to continue this year.
Steve Butler
It's going to be a real opportunity for us to get the Marshall brand out there. It's an opportunity to demonstrate that Marshall has a national name. Obviously, this is a very positive thing for Marshall University.
Keith Spears
I'd like not to have got into that situation. I was trying to get out of there alive basically. I just had to readjust my thinking and try to get a ground ball or pop fly, and it happened. That is a positive way to look at it. I would say that it was a positive outing.
Jimmy Gobble
I've been personally out knocking on doors trying to talk to students. For the most part, I've had a really positive response.
Gina Calder
In the long run, this could be positive. At no time did we want this to happen, of course, but we're listening to our fans and our community.
Dan Courtemanche
We are pleased to reach this resolution because it will add even more positive steps to the customer care practices we already have here at AOL.
Nicholas Graham
We are very concerned about the deteriorating situation in Iraq. We are positive that starting a dialogue to promote national reconciliation and peace is the most important thing at the moment.
Sergei Lavrov
They do see us as a threat and actively try to take action and publicity to try and negate our positive effect on the market.
Jim Collins
Since the order books at Boeing are bulging at the moment, with many of those orders coming from abroad, aircraft exports could continue to be a big positive for the trade deficit for some time to come.
Paul Ashworth
Each and every committee or board I have sat on has given me invaluable experience. The contacts I have made enable me to go out into the community and feel very comfortable. While I am still new, I feel that I can help make a difference in a very positive way for the community and those who live and work here.
Jerry Nolder
Always it's been a net positive for the city over the long haul. This has always been a city where nobody asks how long you've been here and who's your daddy, but if you've got a good idea and we can make money together, then let's talk.
Stephen Klineberg
Microsoft, like every other company, gives because they think it is good for their business. They anticipate a positive return on their investment.
Larry Noble
It is a positive voice in the U.S. and a positive force in the African-American community. And anything we can do to strengthen the local chapters also strengthens the organization nationwide.
Ron Thomas
The senior athletes are amazing, with a very positive outlook. They have never lost their desire to be physically fit and the ones that slipped are gaining it back.
Angela Sgrignuoli
Rugby's a cruel game. We didn't play to our full potential and we've come within a point, so we just have to try to stay positive.
Chris Latham
We certainly didn't walk round campus with our heads held high. We were embarrassed. When we came back to campus our fans laughed and made fun of us. But the only way we were going to erase that memory was to go out and have some positive wins.
Grant Billmeier
They say if I was to go out and play through it, it's just a matter of time before it's a complete fracture. I guess if there is one positive about it, they caught it kind of early.
Larry Bigbie
The positive side is that we put together about 12 minutes of play where our offense, defense and kicking game played probably as well as we could play at this particular point of the season. That was only 12 or so minutes, though.
Bill Snyder
It's incrementally positive. ... It's not a negative but does it open up a new opportunity? I'm not sure it does that.
Andrea Williams
The trend is for higher yields given the outlook for economic growth. Consumer prices will probably turn positive after October.
Hidenori Suezawa
We have kids out there who may not necessarily be at the top of the academic scale, but they are making positive contributions in many other ways, too.
Bobby Bailey
It's a positive development because another few days of contested campaigning would do damage to an office that is in serious need of unity.
David Bass
Global markets have not been affected by the possibility of rising U.S. interest rates. Japan and the Nasdaq in the U.S. are gaining, so that's creating a positive flow.
Jason Hwang
Yesterday, I could feel it in my chest. I had to remind myself to breathe. As I loosened up, the team loosened up. There's pressure on me and there's pressure on the kids. If you use it as a positive thing, pressure can be a good thing.
Charlie Heck
The news out of the U.S. the past few weeks is clearly dollar positive.
James Mccormick
Once you can laugh at your own weaknesses, you can move forward. Comedy breaks down walls. It opens up people. If you're good, you can fill up those openings with something positive. Maybe... combat some of the ugliness in the world.
Goldie Hawn
People want their leaders to talk about the future. They don't want anger and pessimism and personal attacks. They want a positive vision from leaders looking forward.
Ralph Reed
We will be coming in a positive frame of mind, plus the players looked good in training over the past two weeks.
Michael Tulloch
My mouth is open. I just can't believe that stocks have managed to rebound so quickly. Cash flow is certainly a positive story.
Melissa Brown
Marisa has a knack for getting behind defenders and consistently makes herself dangerous. Her quickness will have a positive impact on our team's speed of play.
Maryclaire Robinson
Envy can be a positive motivator. Let it inspire you to work harder for what you want.
Robert Bringle
We showed our character coming back from behind. Now demands are increasing and against Russia (on Sunday) we must get a positive result.
Angelos Charisteas
We believe there have been positive developments in Armenia and Azerbaijan and it is in our foreign policy and national security interests to remove them.
Phil Reeker
They scored late and we didn't sit around and feel sorry for ourselves. It's a good positive result heading into sectionals.
Jerry Mackey
Looking at the manufacturers' output forecasts for January and February, even if the March figures are flat, we should see output be positive again in January-March.
Takehiro Sato
We have an announcement scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in which we are going to release some positive news about a handful of Michigan plants that we haven't previously announced.
Dan Flores
I'm running for what I believe in, not to compare myself to anyone. I'm just going to say what I'd like to see done. I'd like to be as positive as I can and offer some leadership skills.
Dave Kraft
If you idolize someone for their accomplishments, and those accomplishments spurn you on to make gains in your own life, then admiring a celebrity can have a positive influence on your ambition, or even your mental health.
Abby Aronowitz
This event is for kids of all ages. We want to encourage people to showcase their creativity, while also promoting a positive environmental message.
Derek Moore
We've had four days of very positive action on the Nasdaq and it looks like we might finally hold these gains. I think the sentiment has changed. There's more confidence in the marketplace but we still have that worry about the earnings part of the equation.
Mary Burnes
It's definitely a positive. We've got a long way to go to get out of the woods, but it's better than being down four days in a row.
Bruce Latimer
He has such a positive effect on the other kids. His sense of humor and work ethic are great examples of how to be loose but also focused.
Dan Epstein
We (the city) certainly are still solvent, and we have a positive cash flow, but it's your choice to make.
Dale Timmermann
It's been very positive. In the typical November to December shopping season we would expect 3.5 million shoppers, and a little over two million of that occurs in December.
Debbie Martinez
Image Comics is very excited to once again be bringing the adventures of Death, Jr. and his pals to the printed page. Another series is just what the fans have been asking for - after the overwhelmingly positive response to the first series, we're happy to partner up with Ted, Gary and Backbone to oblige!
Jim Demonakos
They can be informative or even sound positive, but not overly laudatory.
Yeo Yang Poh
This move will have a short-term negative impact on the equity markets. However, it is longer term, a positive.
John Person
You know criticism when you get into this business. You accept the bad with the good, the tabloids and the positive side of it.
Carmen Electra
It actually feels real good to come all the way from northern California to be able to help you guys out, for one thing. Kind of sad to see all of the damage around the area. People appreciate [it]. It's been a positive experience, for sure.
Tony Tyler
In spite of the layoffs at MT Picture Display, we're seeing some positive things in the Elmira area.
Joe Kozlowski
Me personally, I don't think I've ever learned anything from losing. This sends us in (to the weekend) on a positive note and with some positive vibes about ourselves.
Art Inabinet
She was one of those people who never made waves except in a positive way. She was quiet. But when she saw something that needed to be done, she went about doing it.
Sharon Fearey
Both are heartworm positive. And Lady had been anemic.
Beth Adcock
I hope it was a positive experience for them. It's an honor that someone gave that money to the foundation, and that young people are seeing the benefit of where that money goes.
Charles Draper
The revenue guidance going ahead is strong, as the markets expected close to 25 percent. Along with the bonus offering, these numbers should be positive news for the markets.
Naresh Garg
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