E68 - My Van is a Total Loss - 8 tips on overcoming even the most crippling setbacks

EPISODE 68 - My Van is a Total Loss - 8 tips on overcoming even the most crippling setbacks So our recently paid off van, parked on the side of the road was destroyed by a getaway stolen backhoe - how is your day going? Have you ever had a bunch of terrible things happen, seemingly all at once? That is how things are going for me right now, and to be honest, I am getting super frustrated, a little down and it doesn't feel good at the moment - I am pretty sure that I am not the only one, so I found this article and it helped, a bit - so I thought I would share it with you and maybe find some solace in commiserating with you as I work through some pretty awful "luck" as of late! 8 tips on overcoming even the most crippling setbacks Everyone experiences challenges. It’s how you react to those challenges that determines whether you’ll be successful. If you do something, do it with passion and purpose. The best way to prepare for whatever the future holds is to do everything to the best of your ability. Enjoy the journey. There will always be setbacks You may have to go against the grain for years. The experiences we value most in life are often the most challenging. They push you out of your comfort zone and help you grow. —Melanie Perkins, co-founder and CEO of Canva If you’re experiencing hard times, just keep showing up and adding value. Over-deliver in every relationship — business or personal — until you focus more on what’s ahead, rather than behind you. Helping others reach their goals became my obsession. Eventually, I no longer compared or measured opportunities against my past mistakes. I measured them against the future’s limitless potential. Focus on something you can do or fix, no matter how small. Then take time to appreciate each accomplishment along the way. If you do, you will make it through and come out on the other side. No matter what life throws at you, it is an incredible opportunity to grow. It comes down to how you perceive your challenges — and what you do about them. Keep a positive mindset, and reframe challenges into your greatest gifts. Find meaning in your challenges, and take action to make things go your way. Making it through things allows us to persevere and grow like never before. When I face challenges, remember the strength it took to get through a challenging time. There is no substitute for mindset, work ethic and discipline. 1. Keep pushing and adjusting 2. Show up and help others 3. Focus on what you can control 4. Have faith and act 5. Find others who encourage you 6. You can handle more than you think 7. Don’t make failure an option 8. Accept responsibility Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/07/8-tips-on-overcoming-even-the-most-crippling-setbacks.html ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message