"I think anybody you ask would tell you he was a great guy, always with a positive attitude, always trying to help people, " White said.

NPR: W.Va. Sheriff Fatally Shot, Suspect In Custody

"I was a little apprehensive about being perceived as an imperialist American, but I tried to go into the trip with a positive attitude, " says Santelices.

CNN: Moroccan multisport

I've chosen to live my life with a positive attitude, yet I'm accused to being a criminal, and I'm not supposed to be angry about that.

NPR: Before Congress, Clemens Insists He Is Innocent

Hollywood isn't entirely off our role-model radar, though, as a few celebrities have made the list fully equipped with a positive attitude and a scandal-free rap sheet.

FORBES: Magazine Article

In my professional career I encouraged people to go into retirement with a positive attitude and to think of this phase of life as the Third Age.

BBC: What retirement means to you

According to a new survey by the Caucasus Research Resource Centers almost half of Georgians have a positive attitude towards Stalin, with that figure rising to 75% among Georgian pensioners.

BBC: Stalin anniversary: Georgian supporters leap to defence

It takes a lot of perseverance, certainly a lot of positive energy and attitude to be successful, and a lot of people with a lot of discipline and responsibility to be accountable to do what they're supposed to do -- probably some of the things that our country tries to do, as well.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Welcomes BCS Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide | The White House

' I had a very positive attitude, l felt confident with myself.

BBC: Nadal hails 'dream' Wimbledon win

So instead of commiserating with your co-workers, provide a positive example by plowing through your backlog of work and maintaining an optimistic attitude.

FORBES: Back to the Grindstone: How to Beat the Post-Holiday Slump