ttitude starts inside. It's a mental focus on external surroundings, and like a camera, you can focus either on the positive or negative aspects of your day. Attitude is a process of viewing and interpreting your working environment. In other words, it's about perception. You can concentrate on the fun and fulfilling activities of your selling routine ... or you can see it all as a drag. You have the power to take the photo.

If you want to know what you're seeing through your career lens, ask yourself the following questions. Your answers will tell you where you're placing your F stop.

• I concentrate on positively adjusting my attitude each morning on my way to work.
• My colleagues would rate my attitude as always upbeat.
• Each day I make an effort to positively build co-worker relationships.
• I have a healthy sense of humor in the workplace.
• I have an enthusiastic approach to my work.
• I don't dwell on small negative problems at work.
• I communicate a positive attitude over the phone on each call.
• I show patience and respect in all of my business dealings.