We’re only 45 days into 2015 but it’s never too early to reinforce plans for success. Running in to resistance? Need a boost in positivity?  Jon Gordon probably has the book or speech to get you back into high gear.

Jon Gordon

Gordon is a best-selling author and keynote speaker who focuses on success strategies of all kinds. His latest book “The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All” is the story of a high-powered entrepreneur who regains his purpose by working with a blue-collar artisan.

Simple lessons for success are revealed throughout this parable. Most of them are familiar, but it’s well worth the read just for the reminders.

Here’s a quick reference list for winning with positivity and sharing, posting or just keeping in your desk drawer for instant inspiration:

• I vow to stay positive in the face of negativity;
• When I am surrounded by pessimism, I will choose optimism;
• When I want to be bitter, I will choose to get better;
• When I experience a challenge, I will look for an opportunity to learn and grow;
• When I experience a setback, I will be resilient;
• I believe my best days are ahead of me, not behind me;
• I believe I’m here for a reason and my purpose is greater than my challenges;
• I believe that being positive not only makes me better, it make everyone around me better;
• So today and every day I will be positive and strive to make a positive impact on the world.

Have a great week.