Your_Greatest_Power_MichaeMendelssohn_May2025 by Michael Mendelssohn

Your Greatest Power

Michael Mendelssohn

Your Greatest Power

Inside you lies untapped power -not in muscle,money,or status but in something far more signicant.Your power lies in your choices,your responses,and your attitude.

Thinkaboutit:

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• • • Asmilecanchangesomeone'sday

Akindwordcanliaspirit

Apositiveresponsecanopendoors

An“iCan”attitudecanmovemountains

Youngorold,studentorCEO,athleteorartist-thispowerworksforeveryone. Why?Becauseit'sbuiltintoyourDNA.Youwerebornwiththeabilitytochoose howyourespondtolife.

Thisbookholdsfivekeys.Eachkeyunlocksadierentaspectofyourpower. Together,theycreateanunstoppableforceforgoodinyourlifeandthelivesof others.

YourJourneyStartsHere

The road is made up of hills and valleys.On the hills,life is golden.But when we are in the valley,what does your mind do to defeat you?

Now take your rst step. Say this out loud. There Has Never Been A Better Time To Believe In Me

In every moment,you hold an unbreakable power -

the power to choose.No matter your circumstances,age,past,or challenges,this power remains yours alone.It can't be taken.It can't be diminished.Other's can't control it.

ThinkDeeper:

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Whenlifepushes,youchoosehowtorespond

Whenobstaclesappear,youchooseyournextstep

Whenothersdoubt,youchoosetobelieve

Whenfearwhispers,youchoosetoact

Whendarknessfalls,youchoosetoshine

Yourlifeisn'tdeterminedbywhathappenstoyoubutbyhowyouchooseto respond.

Remember:Inyourdarkestmoment,yourbrightestdawn,and

THE SCIENCE

Your Mind: The Ultimate Power Tool

•Problem-solvingjumps31%withpositivethinking

•Performancesoars40%withasuccessmindset

•Lifeexpands7-10yearsthroughoptimism

This isn't a theory. It's proven power.

The Attitude Algorithm: Look at the math of success.

Each letter represents a value based on its place within the alphabet (A=1,B=2,and so on)

Attitude=100%

HardWork=98%

Knowledge=96%

Skills=82%

ATTITUDE tops the list? That's not an accident. Your attitude is the force multiplier that maximizes everything else.

Let's Begin...

MikeandSuzannewiththeirgrandchildren:Jack,Addie,Wyatt,Stella&Graie

Key One -HOW DO YOU START YOUR DAY

Your day's rst moments are pure gold.What you do with them shapes everything that follows.

Thinkofitlikethis:

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• • Yourmindismostopenwhenyoufirstwake Yourwordsareseedsyouplantinyourbrain

Yourattitudeiscontagious-startpositive,staypositive

Yourmorningmindsetreleaseschemicalsthatfuelfocus,energy,andcreative problem-solvingforupto6hours

Startingpositiveincreasesyourchancesofhavingasuccessfuldayby88%yourfirstthoughtsrewireyourbrainforsuccess

Power Responses:

Instead of: “I'm okay”Say: “I'm excellent and getting better!”

Instead of: “Just another day”Say: “Today's full of opportunities!”

Instead of: “We'll see what happens”Say: “I'm making great things happen!”

Key Two -BE A GOOD FINDER

Goodfindingisyoursuperpower.It'snotjustseeingthebrightside-it'screating brightnesseverywhereyoulook.

Problem→Opportunity

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• Everysetbackholdsaseedofsomethingbetter Eachchallengecarrieshiddengold

People→Potential

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• Findgoodinothers Helpothersseetheirstrength Buildbridgesthroughpositivity

Progress→Purpose

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• Spotgrowthinsmallmoments Turnlessonsintovictories Createvaluefromeveryexperience

Key Three -iCAN

Two words can move mountains.Two words can open doors.Two words can change everything: 'I CAN.'

Break It Down: 'i'= Taking ownership

'CAN'= Unlimited Possibility

When Others Say:

“It'stoohard”→“Icanfindaway”

“It'simpossible”→“Icanmakeitpossible”

“Noone'sdoneit”→“Icanbethefirst”

“Maybelater”→“Icanstartnow”

Your iCan Power Tools:

“I'lltry”→“Ican”

“Maybe”→“Iwill”

“Ifonly”→“WhenI”

“Iwish”→“Ichoose”

Remember:“iCan”

Key Four -BE YOUR BEST

Your toughest competition isn't in your class,on your team,or at your job.It's in your mirror.

Daily Mirror Questions: Morning Mirror:

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• Whatwillmaketodaybetterthanyesterday? HowwillIpushmylimitstoday? What'smyonebigwinfortoday?

Evening Mirror:

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• DidIgivemyabsolutebest? DidIkeepmypromisestomyself? HowdidIgrowtoday?

Your Scoreboard:

Eort(DidIpushharder?)

Attitude(DidIstaypositive?)

Learning(DidIgrowwiser?)

Kindness(DidIhelpothers?)

Courage(DidIfacefears?)

Key FIVE -CHOOSE COURAGE

Courage isn't about being fearless.It's about taking action despite fear.

YourCourageToolkit: StartSmall

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• Raiseyourhand Trysomethingnew Speakyourtruth

GrowStrong

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• Learnfromsetbacks Beginagain Facechallenges

StandTall

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• Dowhat'sright Helpothers Beyourself

DailyCourageBuilder:

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• • Chooseonebraveact Takethatfirststep Celebratesmallwins

Buildonvictories

“I am UNSTOPPABLE”

“I CREATE success”

“I LEAD with courage” “I RISE above challenges” “I TRANSFORM obstacles”

THE RIPPLE EFFECT

Your transformation inspires others.

One changed life changes many.

Your attitude becomes contagious; your courage is infectious,and your success a beacon.

LOCK IN YOUR POWER

Choose how you start each day

Choose to nd good everywhere

Choose “I can”in every challenge

Choose to be your best self

Choose courage over comfort

BasketballTeam#52MikeUllery

Your Extraordinary Awaits

This isn't the end -it's your beginning.

You hold ve keys to unlock any door.Your attitude determines your altitude.Start now,start strong.Your future and legacy are waiting.

Remember:Therehasneverbeenabettertimeto believeinme.

YOUR GREATEST POWER

•How Do You Begin Your Day

•Be A Good Finder

•Say “I Can”

•Be Your Best

•Choose Courage

The Man In The Glass

Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr.

When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you king for a day Just go to the mirror and look at yourself

And see what that man has to say.For it isn't your father,or mother, or wife Whose judgment upon you must pass The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life

Is the one staring back from the glass.He's the fellow to pleasenever mind all the rest For he's with you,clear to the end

And you've passed your most dicult,dangerous test

If the man in the glass is your friend.You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years

And get pats on the back as you pass

But your nal reward will be heartache and tears

If you've cheated the man in the glass.

In Memory

Mike 'Sammy'Ullery (1943-2023): A proud Tennessee Vol who served 31 years at State Farm Insurance,touching thousands of lives through his leadership and mentorship.Known as the 'Unocial Mayor of Destin,FL,'Mike's Power Law of Attitude inspired countless others.His greatest joy was his 57-year marriage to Suzanne,his children Jenny (Michael) and Bill (Missy),and grandchildren Gracie, Stella,Jack,Addie,and Wyatt.His legacy of love,faith,and positive attitude lives on.

SOURCES AND CITATIONS

Research Studies and Academic Works

Dweck,C.S.(2020).“Mindset:TheNewPsychologyofSuccess”PsychologyPress,UpdatedEdition

• Growthmindsetresearchandimpactonperformance

Seppälä,E.,etal.(2020).“PositiveAectandPerformance”

JournalofAppliedPsychology,Vol.105(6)

Morningroutineimpactonbrainchemistryandfocus

Achor,S.(2018).“BigPotential”

RandomHouseBusiness

Statisticsonpositivemorningroutinesanddailysuccessrates

TheJournalofPositivePsychology(2021) “MindsetImpactStudies” HarvardBusinessReviewStudies(2020-2022)

• • Problem-solvingimprovementstatistics Performancemetricswithpositiveattitude

• • • “TheScienceBehindMorningMotivation” “PerformanceResearchandPositivePsychology” “ImpactofAttitudeonWorkplaceSuccess”

AmericanPsychologicalAssociation “OptimismandLongevityStudy”(2019)

• Lifeexpectancycorrelationwithpositiveoutlook

StanfordUniversityResearchLab “GrowthMindsetStudies”(2021)

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• Educationalperformancemetrics Successrateimprovements

Inspirational

References

Hill,Napoleon.“ThinkandGrowRich”

Clear,James.“AtomicHabits”

Robbins,Tony.“UnlimitedPower”

YOUR POWER JOURNAL

Date:_______________

HOW DID YOU START YOUR DAY?

MorningCheck-In:

□MadeaStrongStartDeclaration

□FoundFirst“Good”oftheDay

□Said“ICan”toToday'sChallenge

□SetToday'sVictoryGoal

□ChoseFirstBraveAction

TODAY'S FOCUS

OneThingI'llDoBetterThanYesterday:

POWER TRACKER

Ifoundgoodtodayin:

IthoughtIcouldn't:

ButIDid:

REFLECTION

WhodidIliuptoday:

WhatdidIlearnaboutmyselftoday:

TOMORROW'S INTENTION:

Your Greatest Power

KeystoTransformYourLife: HowDoYouBeginYourDay BeaGoodFinder HaveiCanAttitude BeYourBest ChooseCourage