Winners refuse to say, "I failed." They may not succeed every time, but they know they haven't truly failed. A winner finds a new way to achieve their goals. Instead of saying "I can't," "I don't," or "I won't," they say, "I haven't done it yet, but I accept the challenge." This mindset opens the door to endless possibilities and future successes.
With a Black Belt Attitude, you see every obstacle as a challenge and never say, "It can't be done." History is full of examples like the Wright Brothers, Edison, and Ford, who were told, "It can't be done," but they proved otherwise.
As a Black Belt, you face challenges head-on with the mindset, "I'm only as good as I think I am! Here's my chance to shine!" In one of his keynote speeches, John Graden, publisher of Martial Arts Professional Magazine, emphasized that with a Black Belt Attitude, you never carry the regret of "I should have" or "I could have." As the old song goes, "Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, and don't mess with Mr. In-between."