Today’s Attitude Gives Me Possibilities
A blog inspired by John C. Maxwell’s Today Matters
Every day we wake up with a choice — a choice that often determines the direction of our entire day: our attitude.
John Maxwell writes in Today Matters that your attitude today affects everything tomorrow. Not just a feeling, not just a mood — but the possibilities that unfold in your life.
Why Attitude Matters
Your attitude is more than a mindset. It’s a decision, a leadership trait, and a catalyst for possibility. It determines:
how you respond to challenges,
how you engage with people,
how you see opportunities — even when they’re hard to find.
Maxwell says that today’s attitude creates your tomorrow’s opportunities — that how you think and act today builds the foundation for what’s possible next.
Attitude Shapes Possibility
Here’s the truth:
People with positive attitudes don’t ignore reality — they look for solutions.
They don’t dismiss obstacles — they see lessons.
They don’t wait for motivation — they create momentum.
When you start your day with the right attitude:
You see growth where others see problems
You create energy instead of absorbing frustration
You influence others instead of waiting to be influenced
You act with purpose instead of drifting through routines
Because attitude doesn’t just affect what happens next — it creates the possibilities for what comes next.
Practical Ways to Choose a Powerful Attitude Today
Maxwell teaches that attitude is a choice — and a daily discipline. Here are ways you can choose better today:
Start with Gratitude
Before you check your phone or worry about your to-do list, remind yourself of three things you’re grateful for. Gratitude shifts perspective.Declare What You Control
You can’t control everything — but you can control your effort, your reactions, and your focus. Decide today that you’ll own those.Speak Encouragement
Words aren’t just communication — they shape your reality. Encourage someone (or yourself) today.Reframe Challenges
When something goes wrong, ask: What’s the lesson here? What possibility is hidden in this difficulty?Lead with Hope
Hope is magnetic. A hopeful attitude spreads to others and creates positive momentum within your team, family, or community.
Leadership Is an Attitude
Leadership isn’t just what you do — it’s who you are. And your attitude is the foundation of your identity as a leader.
People follow those who:
stay calm in storms
see potential when others see risk
believe in possibilities when others doubt
Your attitude today lays the groundwork for influence tomorrow.
Your Possibilities Start Today
Maxwell says it this way:
“The difference in your tomorrow is created by what you do today.”
So don’t wait for the perfect moment. Don’t wait for all conditions to be ideal. Today is the day — and your attitude is the choice that unlocks possibility.