Home Breadcrumb caret Practice Breadcrumb caret Planning and Advice 5 things successful people never say The difference between mediocrity and success can be a positive attitude. By Staff | April 21, 2014 | Last updated on April 21, 2014 1 min read The difference between mediocrity and success can be a positive attitude. While positivity is about more than a smile and swallowing complaints, successful people think differently about workplace challenges, and it shows in their words, reports Forbes. Read: When clients complain about good news One thing you’ll never hear successful people say is, “It’s impossible!” They know that the solutions to their problems aren’t always inherent, but there’s always a way to work towards a resolution, Forbes reports. Another verboten phrase is “I don’t care!” To be successful, you must be passionate about what you do. That passion, along with vision, is what sets achievers apart. For the other three phrases, read more here. Also read: More expressions to avoid 10 expressions to avoid Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo