Mindset Is Not About Denial

positive mindsetRecently a member of a LinkedIn Group asked a question about how they could attract customers to their establishment on traditionally slow days. I found one answer to be very detrimental, but it is one that seems to be growing in popularity. The person said that the person asking the question had to change her mindset and not thinkĀ of any day as a slow day.

NO!!!!!

A positive mindset is about your belief that you can overcome any obstacle. It is not about denying that there are obstacles. A negative attitude is a detriment to your success. A positive attitude can be just as detrimental if you turn a blind eye to the facts of your situation. Your mindset is not a substitute for planning and strategy.

Use a positive mindset to remind yourself that no matter what situations arise you will be able to handle them. Then examine those situations careful and build plans to tackle them.