I have a little book on my desk called “101 Ways to Have a Great Day at Work.”  It is a simple little book by Stephanie Goddard Davidson that shares some profound quotes and ideas about how to be your best at work.  I look at this book from time to time when I need a little inspiration.  Today was one of those days.

Today I picked up the book, flipped to a random page and found the following quote:

“The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular reason for being so except that they are so.”

- William Ralph Inge

I have to say that I needed that reminder today.  Whatever happens in life, your mood, your state of being, is defined not by the event but by how you react to it.  You can let work or life get you down – or, you can choose to be happy with who you are despite life’s sometimes challenging circumstances.

Leaders are optimistic people.  Even in the midst of turmoil and chaos, their mental attitude can help them to rise above and persevere.

Thank you to my little book for reminding me of that today.