"Look at the donut, not the hole." ...age-old advice from one of my former coaches, reminding us to look at what we have, not what we don't


Remember, Babe Ruth may have been one of the great homerun hitters of all time, but he also struck out a lot, too. The job search is just like that, especially in this economy. Keep getting back up there and swinging for the fence!


"The majority of the word 'can't' is can." ...attributed to Betty Weaver, former CSB school director



Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Staring Down Adversity

As we look for jobs and encounter adversity, it is very easy to feel frustrated or angry, even resentful of the world that seems so set against us.  That is a normal human reaction, and it stems from a natural defense mechanism in our pysche, which helps to protect us when we feel "unwanted" or "unneeded."

The question, though, is how we react to that adversity.  Do we take it personally and get angry at the world?  Do we feel overwhelmed and give up?  Or do we accept it as a challenge, a temporary setback, that we WILL overcome by continuing to forge ahead.  Remember, the most satisfying accomplishments are not the ones that come easily but those that we earn.

So what are you doing when adversity stands in your way?  How you react will make all the difference!

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Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Tim Barshinger

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