We tend to be negative by default...

By natural default, we tend to skew and tilt towards the negative side of our behavioural scale, for example, we tend to be lazy, we procrastinate, we indulge in unhealthy lifestyle, we tend to be complacent etc. To effect any positive change or improvement, we must take massive action with dogged determination to tilt the scale the other way round towards the positive side of it.

This does not happen by default, it has to be a conscious effort directed with clear focus, it is easier said than done because most of us lack strong discipline to carry through the change. For example, if a student does not put in enough time and effort to prepare for his examinations, by default, he would most likely fail them. If he wants to do well, he has to put in much hard work and conscientious effort. I am sure we can relate this idea to many daily activities we perform so routinely.

So, as a rule of thumb, if you want to be successful in what you do, never settle for the default attitudes and actions. Go for the opposite and you will be on your way to success.