Positive Attitude: The Key to Peak Performance

Wolf J. Rinke, PhD, RD, CSP

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Welcome to the Positive Attitude: The Key to Peak Performance self-directed video/audio learning program. To get the most out of this program, it is suggested that you follow these seven steps:

Step 1: Review the objectives.

Step 2: Assess your current knowledge by completing the pre-self-analysis questions located at the beginning of this study guide.

Step 3: Score your current knowledge by comparing your answers to the scoring instructions that follow the pre-self-analysis questions.

Step 4: Watch or listen to the video/audio program. If you purchased the video, it is suggested that you view it with others so that you can discuss and review the content. If you purchased the audio CD, it is suggested that you listen while commuting, exercising or are engaged in other "non-productive" activities so that you can make the most of your time.

Step 5: Read this study guide.

Step 6: Assess what you have learned by completing the post-self-assessment questions.

Step 7: Compare your answers to the answer key. If you scored at least 80 percent correct, you have passed this program and are ready to transfer your answers to the CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNITS (CPEU) REPORTING FORM. If you scored less than 80 percent correct, watch/listen and read again until you score at least 80 percent correct.

After you have successfully completed steps 1 through 7, complete and mail the CPEU REPORTING FORM to:

Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 350, Clarksville, MD 21029, USA
or fax it to us at: 410-531-9282

Upon receipt of your successfully completed CPEU REPORTING FORM, eight (8) CPEUs will be reported to the accrediting agency of your association and you will receive a written certificate of completion from us.

I would like you to achieve peak performance! If you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.

HAPPY LEARNING!

Wolf J. Rinke, PhD, RD, CSP, 800-828-9653, WolfRinke@aol.com

Goal and Objectives

Goal

This high-impact live audio/video program and study guide will provide you with fail-safe action strategies that you can apply immediately to help you achieve peak performance.

Objectives

As a result of completing this self-directed learning program, you will be better able to:

o develop and maintain a positive attitude;
o discover the power of a positive explanatory style;
o build positive relationships with others;
o take ownership and control of your attitude;
o discover the power of starting every day with an attitude of gratitude;
o master the PIN technique to focus on the "good stuff";
o exploit "moments of truth" to program your subconscious for peak performance;
o recognize the relationship between attitude and health, wealth and well-being;
o consistently expect and get the best from others;
o recognize "perfectionitis" and how to get rid of it once and for all;
o master a powerful psychosomatic strategy that will make every day a great day;
o get off your case;
o give yourself a PEP2 talk;
o chase your passion--not your pay;
o negotiate a salary increase;
o implement the five habits of emotionally effective people;
o recognize the importance of keeping your life in balance; and
o achieve peak performance.

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings, by changing the inner attitude of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives."
--William James

Table of Contents

Positive Attitude Scope Scale (PASS): A Pre-Self-Analysis 1
Chapter 1: Develop and Maintain a Positive Attitude 3
Aptitude or Attitude: Which Is More Important? 4
Your Attitude: Can It be Changed? 4
Positive Attitude and the Mind-Body Connection 6
Life Is Like a Mirror 11
Focus on the Good Stuff 12
Chapter 2: Get off Your Case 29
Cognitive Therapy to the Rescue 30
Become Future Oriented 31
Answer Two Basic Questions 31
Cure Perfectionitis 32
Chapter 3: Give Yourself a PEP2 Talk 35
Treat Successes as the Rule and Failures as the Exception 35
Use Positive Language 36
Substitute the Word Can for Can't 37
Substitute the Word Will for Try 37
Substitute the Words Challenge/Opportunity for Problem/Failure 38
Take Ownership of Your Communication 38
Chapter 4: Chase Your Passion--Not Your Pay 41
Enjoy Your Work 41
Are You Passionate About What You Do? 43
Ya, But 44
How to Make it Happen 45
Here's Proof 46
Transform Your Hobby Into Cash 47
Chapter 5: Get the Raise You Deserve 49
Figure Out Your Worth 49
Get Very Clear About How Much You Enjoy Working for
This Organization 50
Put It in Writing 50
Reverse the Risk 50
Create a Win-Win Proposal 51
Time It Right 51
Keep It Cordial and Congenial 51
Leave Your Ego at the Door 51
Be Patient 52
Be Prepared to Compromise 52
If All Else Fails, Start Shopping 52
Chapter 6: Five Skills of Emotionally Effective People 53
Skill #1: Know Thyself 53
Skill #2: Manage Thyself 53
Skill #3: Motivate Thyself 54
Skill #4: Empathize with Others 55
Skill #5: Manage Relationships 56
Chapter 7: Keep Your Life in Balance 59
A Trip to Remember 59
It's Relationships--Smarty 60
Positive Attitude Action Steps 63
Roadmap to Achieving a Positive Attitude 65
Action Plan 66
Life Is . . . 67
For Your Continuing Learning . . . 68
Self-Assessment Questions 69
Answer Key 75
Explanations to Questions 77
About the Author 81