Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Friday, February 20, 2026

Carpe'd Any Diems Lately?

Be open and flexible to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.

Make the best out of every situation. Take what's been given to you and turn it into something wonderful. Seize the day! Everyday!

Today's TQ Challenge: Look for the Best in Every Situation -- the Opportunity in Every Problem.

Choose to be OPTIMISTIC! Can you think of any opportunities you missed recently because you just couldn't come up for air?
Choose to be UNDAUNTED! When was your last brainstorming meeting?
Choose to be UPBEAT! When can you block in some open, creative time in this week's schedule?

There are facts, and then there's your interpretation of these facts. The actions you take -- and the results you produce -- are completely dependent on how you see the facts. You can focus on the best in every situation or you can focus on the worst. There's a problem in every opportunity and an opportunity in every problem. Interpret the facts negatively and you're left with little power and fewer opportunities. Change your point of view and you're empowered to create the best results possible -- no matter the circumstance.

"If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher level of consciousness." ~ Les Brown

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Attitude Factor 3E?

"I look for the best in every situation, and the opportunity in every problem."

A high commitment (3E rated 8 or better) suggests that even in the middle of everything going wrong, and nothing going right, your reaction is to still look for the best you can salvage from the situation. You understand that not everything is going to work out exactly as you would like. When you're not happy with a situation, you rise above the circumstances and find a way to improve it. You can take numerous rejections without giving up. When you do not first succeed, you see it as a learning opportunity, and go out and do better next time.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who has few skills for getting through the tough times. You don't look for the silver linings during hard times. Instead, you tend to see what's wrong rather than what's right. Your first reaction is to judge people and situations from a negative or critical perspective. It takes you a long time to get over setbacks and rejections. When taken to the extreme, you see life as one big problem that you have to suffer through. When you do not first succeed, you usually just give up.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 3E a bit more frequently?

A mistake or a setback is a chance to do better the next time. You thrive on chaos. You accumulate performance positives like "Optimistic, Undaunted and Hopeful" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 3E?

Your only response to mistakes and setbacks is to try to suffer through them. Negatives like "Pessimistic, Critical and Depressed" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 3E Causing You Problems?

If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.

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