The way you see life will largely determine what you get out of it.
Winning leaders are almost always motivated when the chips are down.
I have always said that everyone is in sales. Maybe you don't hold the title of salesperson, but if the business you are in requires you to deal with people, you, my friend, are in sales.
Attitude, not Aptitude, determines Altitude.
Over deliver in all you do and soon you will be rewarded for the extra effort.
What you do off the job plays a major role in how far you go on the job. How many good books, do you read each year? How often do you attend workshops? Who do you spend must of your time with?