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The E-Factor
Good news! We can all develop the quality that can make you happy, successful – even thin!
When I first met my friend Carol, I was convinced she was the luckiest woman alive. It seems like everything in her world is always wonderful. She describes her husband as “the greatest guy you could meet” and her job as “fantastic”! When she talks about places she’s been or people she’s met, she uses words like awesome, fabulous and terrific.
But over the years as I’ve gotten to know her better, I’ve realized that Carol is no luckier than anyone else. Like all of us, she has her ups and downs too. But what is special about her is her attitude. No matter what happens, Carol looks at the bright side. She is able to remain positive, energetic, vivacious. She’s absolutely and totally enthusiastic!
In the beginning, I asked myself: “How can anyone be happy all the time?” But, now, I admire this character trait. It works for her. She does well at work, has lots of friends and she really seems to enjoy what she’s doing. I truly think she will always be full of enthusiasm!
If the clause “she was the luckiest woman alive” (R.2) had been used in the simple present tense, the verbal form “was” should be replaced by