The one thing we learn from history… is that we “don’t” learn from history.

Although there are many personality types throughout the world, there are really only two types of people: positive people and negative people.

Both types can be fun to hang out with and be around, and whether you realize it or not, both types have a definite influence on your attitude and your outlook, especially toward others.

Positive people are relatively easy to spot, they make you feel good when you are around them. Positive people constantly encourage you through their words and actions. They have a habit of pointing out opportunities for you or others to succeed.

Negative people have a habit of wasting opportunities and pointing out the flaws in others and usually develop an independent “I don’t care” type of attitude. They often take pleasure in knowing that others fail.

Take a close look at the people in your life. Are they providing you with encouragement and power to achieve and succeed? Or are they quietly draining that desire and power from you?

Be very careful when choosing the kind of people with whom you associate, because whether you realize it or not, they strongly influence your life. Their negativity becomes contagious, not only in your attitude, but also in your relationships with your friends and teammates.

If we don’t learn from our history… we are doomed to repeat it.

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