The best story is a 'Comeback' story

I am sure we all have heard this one. So, what's your comeback story? Or let me put it this way: do you yet have a comeback story? I can confidently share that we all have one. Whether you have set your story as a comeback story and drawn inspiration from it or not, we all had that one dark chapter in our life which was not easy, was full of challenges, all odds were stacked against us, we were on the verge of breaking, getting shattered but, we did not give up and passed through it like a champ.

My idea of bringing this up today is to make you believe that your 'Comeback' story is the most powerful one, and most importantly, the hero of that story was 'YOU'. You led from the front in one of the most challenging times of your life, and you bounced back with a vengeance. During that experience, the set-up was not something that you expected and was surely not conducive for a photo finish. But even though I was not there, I can tell you with some personal experience that in your comeback story, you were in charge, you had a plan, you had all the necessary resources lined up for help, and on top of it all, you had a very strong mindset to win & a burning desire to make it happen. You were not just physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually prepared to emerge victorious from that dark chapter of your life. Today, when you look back, I am sure you will agree that during that time, you were so focused and invested that nothing could have come your way and stopped you from fighting the odds and making it work. All you have today is learning from that experience, which has made you wiser and stronger and, in a way, has prepared you to take up challenges much bigger and bolder than that head-on.

As you move ahead, life will never stop from putting you in a tough & helpless situation like this once again. More than anything else, you can expect the next challenge to be bigger and larger than what you have ever faced. So, what is required to take it head on, make the most of it and shine the brightest? Well, first and foremost, you need a mindset ready for a challenge at any time. You need that attitude of a fighter who is prepared for a battle, one who is all geared up with all the readiness required to win. No one can promise you that everything will go as planned. When necessary, you will have to pivot as per the changing context & scenario, but yes, with the intelligence and knowledge that you have, you will manage all of this like a pro. And don't forget that not giving up definitely helps.

As a concluding statement, whatever you prepare yourself for, if your mindset and attitude are not in alignment with the preparation, you will never emerge victorious to make your comeback story an inspirational story. Your comeback story is the most powerful one which no one has lived, and hence no one can admire as much as you can, so while you are going through one, be aware and chin up, as it will be a turning point in your life any which ways. :)

Keep shining!

Sandeep Mishra