Adversity

There are millions out there who are as smart if not smarter than you, working as hard if not harder than you, are as knowledgeable if not more knowledgeable than you. How can one succeed against such competition?

It is actually quite easy. Most people lose composure, have a good way of explaining why circumstances or people prevent their success, or give up too easily when things go wrong.

One key success factor is the ability to face adversity. We can all smile when the sun is shining; what if there are difficulties, lack of resources, hostile circumstances, crisis, and time pressure?

The key element to facing adversity is to stay clear-headed. Ask yourself ‘What can I do now?’ Focus on what is within your ability to do now to address the issue. DO THAT and put the things that you can’t change at the moment aside. Remember this key question ‘What can I do now?’ It distracts you from worrying and puts you into action mode, and frankly, that’s about all that you can do.