Dealing with adversity is never easy for anyone. All of us have faced struggles in our careers and personal lives that have challenged our resolved, our commitment and our true character. Seneca, the Roman philosopher, once said, “Things that are hard to bear, are sweet to remember.”
But what are the best ways to deal with adversity? Like anything we do in life, there are guidelines to follow to make sure we correctly deal with the problem at hand.
Here are some basic rules of dealing with adversity as the leader:
1. Always remember that no matter how good or how bad things are, they are going to get better.
2. Believe in yourself, because if you don't believe in yourself, then why should others believe in you? You cannot lose confidence.
3. Never, ever, ever give up! Churchill is right!!!
4. You only have one life, so make it the best you can possibly make it. Every day, make it a small goal to improve in one area of life -- learn one new thing.
5. Do not, under any circumstances, let everyone else talk you into doing stuff that you know you should not do. Never let ambition or money take away from your principles.
6. If you do find yourself folding under stress and are finding life a bit of a struggle, seek help from a person you trust. Do not be afraid to call a friend, to call someone for help.
7. To succeed, you need something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you. Search for your passion, search for your love of life.
8. Be persistent and resilient. When you are tired and you feel you cannot go another step, reach deep inside and press on. Persistence will always win.
9. Success in life is not a destination, it is a journey that you define, not others.
10. Life is about Love, Inspiration, Faith/Endeavour and giving back to others.
...and here is Frank Sinatra with one of his all-time favorites, "That's Life":
Video Link: That's Life - By Frank Sinatra
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