Stamina and Attitude Abilities

Stamina

Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. It is associated with staying power, strength, energy, toughness, determination, perseverance, grit and tenacity. Like many gifts, stamina can be genetic and learned.

We see examples of stamina in sports with players who have an extraordinary amount of athletic talent.  The effort they invest is always based on their love of the sport. They believe in self-actualization and the inspiration they draw from doing their best.

We see the same stamina in parents raising their children to learn what they love to do.  We see it in business ventures where they love what they do and find themselves in high demand. That demand further feeds their energy to produce more stamina. Motivation is fuel for stamina.

We see stamina in those individuals who are focused and productive. There is an element of play in work and those who achieve this are blessed.

Attitude

Attitude is defined as your viewpoint, outlook, perspective, inclination, temperament, approach, reaction and orientation. Attitude can be generally positive or negative.

A positive attitude is often the result of the ability to feel grateful. All feelings are motivators. Good judgment, good choices and good outcomes feed positive attitudes.

Bad attitudes often result from bad choices and multiple failures to make good choices. Those who develop bad attitudes have bad outcomes.

Resilience is required to overcome set-backs. We all have set-backs. But some of us bounce back and others don’t. It may be a lack of stamina or confidence.

Remember, God has a plan for you and you aren’t necessarily going to like all of it. You just need to bounce back and overcome your difficulties.

My career choices were based on my list of things I wanted to know and needed to test and apply. I was there to accomplish these things and I was well received.  I was never there to go along for the ride. They all knew and respected that and I appreciated their understanding. I always felt grateful for the experience.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader