Dictionary.com states attitude is : manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, especially of the mind
Attitude is something that you "feel", it is internal. It is how we approach things and how we deal with things. It is our "mind" set. So how does that differ from aptitude?
Dictionary.com describes aptitude as: capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent
The words that grabbed me from this definition initially was "talent". Right away I thought it was something your naturally talented at, something that might come easy to someone. But then I looked again. New words popped out... "acquired capacity" and "capability". I combined them to "acquired capability" and that changed things yet again.
Instead of trying to describe the differences between attitude and aptitude, I found the linkages. Because a positive ATTITUDE ("mind" set and "disposition") leads to APTITUDE (the "ability" to "acquire capability") which can be found in both the physical and mental parts of KungFu. Developing these in KungFu, allows you to confidently use them in all areas of your life!
So when you feel like you are struggling with your aptitude, do a reset of your attitude and see where it leads.
See you on the mats!
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