We call them curveballs. Each has its own story that grandfathers, neighbors, and top leaders have described which shaped and transformed their moral character. Unplanned, life-threatening, traumatic, episodes of self-doubt – these are the characteristics of their defining moments. The event forces them to question who they are, what really matters, and what are the priorities. Its main purpose is to rock your core. The transformation process makes you question your assumptions, dive into deep self-reflection, and focus your judgment. Ultimately, in the end, each individual emerges as a stronger, more confident human being.
Part of not giving up, involves your personal understanding of options that are always possible and present. The macro world gets distilled down into micro mini-chapters. And part of mastering each chapter, day by day, year by year, is a bit of self-reflection (1-2%), but also actively working in the present moment (98% of the time) with focus and determination. Yes, a blend of art and science. A mixture of skimming (without over analyzing) the negative and positive; seeing the whole picture.
Treat it like a game or puzzle of “checking in”. How did I sleep? How can I make this day better? What is going to be different? You’ll notice that these questions are reflective and exploratory. They aren’t easy “yes or no” answers. They are not questions we check off our list to make our ego feel good. They are intended to be deep, to explore your truth and integrity in order to make changes in our walking everyday habits.
We don’t get stronger, mentally, emotionally, and physically, but living in the past. A business doesn’t thrive by focusing on past operating expenses and profits. Those are reflective metrics. The same goes for our body and mind. You work each day to find your metrics of improvement such as: speaking your truth, finding your confidence, exploring new skills, building emotional intelligence, or maintaining patience. Not one person is perfect on this planet. Everything requires work; but a healthy reward always follows. All of this, has the same common theme – good things always come from bad situations. Grab that curveball, and never give up.
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