If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.

If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.

Best Quote Ever.?I was working with a guy from Spain, he was a Program Mgr. Quality Tech, 2nd shift lead training on 1st shift.?He was one of the most “Can Do” guys I have ever met.?Anytime something came in last minute that we had to get done, he would stay over and say “Let’s do it man”?I asked him why he was always so positive and always ready to help and he said, “If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.”?To this day it cracks me up every time I think about it.?Best Quote Ever.?

Now, a complete disclaimer.?I know that bullfighting is not Politically Correct for a lot of people.?The practice of bullfighting is controversial because of a range of concerns including animal welfare, funding, and religion.?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullfighting

But please do not lose the metaphor.?If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.?You have to fight the Bull that is front of you.?The bull you are about to fight does not care how many bulls you have fought in the past, actually if the bull knew it may make him even madder.?Also, the crowd wants to see the Bull Fighter face the danger, but what happens if the Bull Fighter Loses??I know the sport has been rigged in favor of the Matador, but do you understand where I am trying to go with this??Now Bullfighting is a very cultural thing, and we Americans have our share of sports that are not Politically Correct when it comes to Animal Welfare –

Rodeo anyone??https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodeo or how about Fox Hunting - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_hunting:?The deck is seriously stacked against the fox.?

My point is you may have to face your share of bulls to fight in your life.??Take it from someone who loves to “Shoot the bull” Life can be full of B.S. and you are going to have to deal with it.?So why not have a “Can Do” attitude and find a way to have fun with it??Now remember, I have given this some thought and I decided it was worthy of a LinkedIn Newsletter.?We are meant to rise about the B.S. – we are made of Stardust.?We should be lifting each other up, not drowning in bull.?So here we go

“If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.”?

Part One - You have to fight the Bull that is in front of you. Don’t worry about yesterday’s bull, or tomorrow's bull, stay focused and deal with the bull that is in front of you.?Have a plan and work the plan.?If the plan is not working, adjust the plan.?But most importantly, deal with and learn from the bull you are fighting today!

“If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.”

Part Two:?The bull you are about to fight does not care how many bulls you have fought in the past, actually if the bull knew it may make him even madder.?I have worked with lots of people who love to tell you all the stories of all the days gone by… guess what, today's bull does not care about all the bull you have faced in the past.?If anything, the bull may have a bigger chip on its shoulder if it heard you brag about how great you used to be… think about it.?Are you motivated by the people who have a war story for everything, but never seem to be around to help you fight the bull??Unless you are going to help me deal with today's bull, I don’t need to hear another story about yesterday or last week or your last job or your past life.?Sorry, let’s get through today and prepare for tomorrow.

?“If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.”

Part Three:?The crowd wants to see the Bull Fighter face the danger, but what happens if the Bull Fighter Loses??Bullfighters have a rescue team in place if things get out of hand.???Actually, each matador has six assistants—two picadors ("lancers") mounted on horseback, three banderilleros ("flagmen"), and a mozo de Espada - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish-style_bullfighting:?

Where do you think those rodeo clowns come from??https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodeo_clown:?So let me ask you, does the person who is going to put you in the ring with the bull have your back??Do they??What is my point??When it comes to Bull Fighting, lot’s of people may watch you succeed or fail, but who can you count on to help you in the ring?

Again, the practice of bullfighting is controversial because of a range of concerns including animal welfare, funding, and religion.?But please do not lose the metaphor or your sense of humor.?If you want to be a Bull Fighter, you have to get in the ring with the bull.?You have to fight the bull that is in front of you.?The bull you are about to fight does not care how many bulls you have fought in the past.?Also, the crowd wants to see the Bull Fighter face the danger, but what happens if the Bull Fighter Loses??Who has your back in that bullring??We are meant to rise about the B.S. not drown in it.?We are made of Stardust.?We should be lifting each other up!