Jerry is a restaurant manager known for his consistently positive attitude. Even after being shot during an armed robbery at his restaurant, Jerry maintained his upbeat nature and view that every situation provides an opportunity to choose one's attitude and reaction. When asked about the robbery months later, Jerry explained that as he lay injured, he chose to live rather than die, and urged his doctors to treat him as a living patient. Jerry believes people can choose to be positive or negative each day, and that attitude is the one thing fully in our own control.

1. It’s A Matter of Choice: Always…