evidence: Quotes about the importance of having a positive mental attitude. [...] Attitude is defined as a way of looking at or viewing life. This is why attitude has been described as the "control center" of your life. Your attitude is a decision, and it is a learned behavior. Make a decision to bring a positive mental attitude (PMA) to everything you do in sports. Maintain a PMA to overcome obstacles, such as dealing with a poor start (finish strong!) or a bad bounce of the ball (bounce back!). [...] Achieving starts with believing. Anonymous