Triumph Over Disaster
Colin Thompson
Managing Partner Cavendish/Author/International Speaker/Mentor/Partner
Life isn't always easy.
We all have curve balls thrown at us.
The question is how you deal with it.
As a Mentor, Coach and Speaker this is the main issue I challenge clients on.
As we approaching half way through 2017 do not focus on what you do not want.
Start looking at what it is you really want.
What we focus on is what we get.
Triumph Over Disaster
The biggest difference between winners and losers is their ability to cope with adversity.
Life is going to throw issues/problems in your path. Sometimes the challenges will be physical, other times they will be financial. Sometimes they will be difficult people, or a natural disaster like a fire or earthquake, but sooner or later, life challenges each of us. And here's a key point:
Our response to "small" challenges is a much better predictor of our long-term success than our response to the so-called "disasters" in life.
Disasters are big! We cannot deny or avoid them; we MUST deal with them. When our home catches fire or an accident puts us in the hospital, everyone understands that we MUST deal with these things.
It is no accident that Winston Churchill described the Battle of Britain as "their finest hour." When emergencies strike, we rise to the occasion.
The real test is with the "termites," the "little things" that are so easy to ignore. Things like paying our bills and living within our means. Things like managing our weight and staying fit. Things like time for loved ones, for rest and renewal.
These things are not dramatic and they are not urgent. We can delay taking time for our kids. We can neglect our health for a long time before obvious problems occur.
Recently I saw a biography of Donald Rumsfield, and one of the points they made is that he "moves toward problems; he never turns his back or walks away." That is a sound strategy!
Lean towards risk
High achievers in life expect challenges. They know that as they move forward in life, problems will occur. Unexpected things will happen, and they maintain an attitude of optimism, humour, strength and resolve in the face of difficulties. They know that as they become ever more successful, the size and complexity of their problems will grow. How could it be any other way?
So, here are a couple of keys to solving issues/problems:
- Expect difficulty! This is no surprise, it is not "unfair" or unusual. Life is complicated. Get good at it.
- Keep a buffer around the edges of your life. Maintain a "reserve" of extra time, savings in the bank, and a bit of energy to handle the unexpected.
- An attitude of optimism and enthusiasm is essential.
- View difficulties as "challenges" or "learning opportunities" rather than as problems. How we talk about our difficulties makes a huge difference in how we handle them. Words matter!
- "We get by with a little help from our friends." Have a team of cheerleaders, experts and colleagues to help you understand and over-come any problem.
- Be proactive. Take care of problems while they are small. Preventive maintenance is good for your car, your relationships and your heart.
- Learn from every experience and (try) not to have the same problems twice. Learn from difficulties, make changes, and move on. Never repeat the same life-lesson!
The key is understanding how life really works, that challenges are how we learn and grow. Life is about what we learn and what we learn to do. Expect "interesting" situations. Taking them in stride builds your confidence. Never fear trouble; expect to triumph over it!
Life is all about learning and change, the day we stop learning and changing is the day we stop living and being successful!
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Have fun, learn heaps, and enjoy every step of your journey!
Life is fun, life is hard work, but just look at the success you will have in life.
What are your Triumphs Over Disasters?
Now go and be more successful.
What are your plans?
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Makes all the difference......Enjoy Your Journey...
Have fun, learn heaps, and remember life is all about commitment, have the right attitude to make `your` own success in life with others!
May all your success be fun and may all your fun be successful!
Make 2017 AND BEYOND to `Manage your Goals for Success`...
Now go and be successful and appreciated.
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About the Author Colin Thompson
Colin is a former successful Managing Director of Transactional/Document Manufacturing Plants, Document Management/Workflow Solutions companies and other organisations, former Group Chairman of the Academy for Chief Executives, Non-Executive Director, Mentor - RFU Leadership Academy, Mentor - Coventry University, Mentor - The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Business Advisor NHS Deanery, author/writer Business Advice Section for IPEX, Graphic Display World, News USA, Graphic Start, plus many others globally, helping companies raise their `bottom-line` and `increase cash flow`. Plus, helping individuals to be successful in business and life in general. Author of several publications, research reports, guides, presentations, business and educational models on CD-ROM/Software/PDF and over 4000 articles/reports and 35 books published on business and educational subjects worldwide. Plus, International Speaker/Visiting University Professor.
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