Kierkegaard
If you’re waiting for a defining moment in your life, the current economic conditions could be it. Look at the six benefits of a crisis and the things you can do to make them part of your action plan.
1. New superstars rise in times of crisis.
Circumstances have rarely favored the great. Luxury and ease is not a formula for impressive high achievement. They know that accomplishment is their birthright but limitations are adopted.
These new super stars have discovered that you can have a new start at any moment you choose. This sudden change of direction, this breaking from status quo, is often followed by a higher level of productivity.
Point to Ponder:
"Adversity sometimes strips a person only to discover the person. " O.S. Marden
2. Unresolved problems are clearly identified and a strong commitment is made to find the solution.
These rising superstars ask themselves these three questions: What’s my biggest unresolved problem? What am I doing about it? If I’m not doing anything about it why am I not doing anything about it?
Then they prioritize the problems and go to work on #1. The temptation is to start with #5 because 1 through 4 are hard!
Point to Ponder: A life without risk is like a steak without seasoning; the essentials are there but where is the flavor?
3. Corrective action is accelerated.
"Do the dangerous things fast." General George S. Patton
Fear paralyzes progress. Courage accelerates it. Sometimes the only thing you can do is pull the trigger and ride the bullet. It’s a matter of gritting your teeth and going for it. A good example of this was a few centuries ago, when the Spartans didn’t ask how many of the enemy there were but only their location. Attitude is more important than fact, said Dr. Karl Menninger.
W. C. Fields put it more colorfully. He said, “There comes a time when you must take the bull by the tail and face the situation.”
Point to Ponder: “To make ends meet, start by getting off yours.” Dr. Ken McFarland
4. Self confidence grows.
“You can’t turn back the clock but you can wind it up again.”
Self confidence indicates reserve power. There’s iron in you and you conquer by continuing, not quitting. Positive anticipation becomes energy. Fear becomes procrastination. With every conflict overcome, strength is gained.
Point to Ponder: Never let yesterday use up today.
5. New techniques are developed.
Out of crisis comes creativity. Aim for striking originality. It gets attention. Be unorthodox. Step out of the crowd!
Put your grey cells in high gear and push the pedal to the metal. As one humorous pundit put it, “Think or swim!”
When you get a “hunch” in this process, that’s creativity trying to tell you something. How can the right idea be identified? It explodes in your mind!
Point to Ponder: “Don’t be just a problem solver. Be a problem finder.” Stew Leonard
6. Team members were inspired by victories of others and as a result team spirit, camaraderie and synergy increases.
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison held 1093 patients. That’s a new patent every 10 days of his adult life.
In his laboratory there was a sign on the wall saying, “There aren’t any rules around here. We’re trying to accomplish something.” His workers loved him and would work long hours into the night because of it. Edison called them the “Insomnia Squad.” When they had a breakthrough experience, they would celebrate by singing while Edison played the organ he had installed in the laboratory.
When the team came up with a new invention, Edison would say, “There’s always a better way to do it. Find it.” So the new invention became a re-fined new product.
After Edison’s death, Henry Ford had his entire laboratory sent to Greenfield Village in Dearborn. It was very interesting that he had the trash pile transported too. Why? Ford wanted people to see how much Edison had to throw away before he had success.
Point to Ponder: “I never did a days work in my life. It was all fun. “ Thomas Edison
The best is yet to be!
Danny
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