Bad things sometime happen in life.  It’s unpleasant and often beyond our control.  But I believe what we can control is our attitude.  If we simply respond, then our attitude will likely be negative and repel the people around us.  Instead, having a positive attitude especially in the time of adversity is one of the hallmark of being a winner and leader.  Here’s a story that illustrates the point:

There is an old legend about a King that handled problems in a unique way. Whenever a serious situation arose the King would open his hand and quietly gaze at something written on his ring.

His distress and fears would quickly disappear as the king was again filled with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.

Eventually the King succumbed to old age and passed away. As mourners gathered to remember him, they found an inscription on the King’s ring. The secret words that inspired a noble King were read aloud: “It Will Pass.”