Attitude

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A birthday gift from one of my ex-students.

The Chinese words literally translate to "Attitude determines the Height".  Very apt in summarising what my blog is advocating.  Because it is our attitude towards other things that affect many of the important decisions in our life.

Thank you, JJ.

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