The other day, I had a large item delivered to my home — the kind of item that makes you wonder how many people it took to load it onto the truck. As I opened the door, I was greeted by a young delivery man with a big smile and an even bigger presence.

Before I could even think of how I was going to get this thing through the door, he looked at me and said, “Would you like me to bring this inside? It’s heavy.”

I replied, “That would be great, thank you very much.”
And what he said next stuck with me:
“No problem — I get paid to work out.”

That simple sentence, said with such positivity, completely shifted the energy of the moment. Here was someone doing a physically demanding job, but not just going through the motions — he was showing up with enthusiasm, pride, and a lighthearted mindset. He wasn’t just carrying a heavy object. He was carrying a winning attitude.

Why Attitude Is Everything

We’ve all heard that “attitude is important,” but the truth is — attitude isn’t just important… it’s everything.

It’s the lens through which we experience the world.
It’s the energy we bring into every room.
It’s the difference between “I have to” and “I get to.”

That young man reminded me of a powerful truth:
The right attitude turns work into a workout, problems into puzzles, and obligations into opportunities.

The Ripple Effect of Positivity

Here’s what’s amazing: I don’t remember his name, but I remember how he made me feel. His positive outlook didn’t just make his job better — it made my day better. That’s the ripple effect of attitude.

Whether you’re delivering packages, running a business, parenting, or navigating a tough season — how you show up matters. People won’t always remember what you did, but they will remember how you made them feel.

And how you make others feel starts with your mindset.

A Quick Challenge

The next time you find yourself thinking, “Ugh, I have to do this…”
Try flipping it to: “I get to do this.”

It’s simple, but powerful.

• I get to go to work.
• I get to serve clients.
• I get to move my body.
• I get to solve this problem.

Because somewhere, someone is wishing for the very opportunity you’ve been given.

Attitude is the one thing we fully control — every single day.

So choose one that lifts you, fuels you, and inspires the people around you.
Like that young man at my door, you might just turn a delivery into a life lesson.

And hey, getting paid to work out?
Now that’s how you show up with style.