Overcoming adversity!

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.“Ambrose Redmoon”

There is nothing more discouraging then losing momentum in your business. It doesn’t matter what type of business you operate, there will always be a period when you start losing sales or market share. One of the biggest reasons people quit in our industry is because people quit on them along the way. That is why it is very important to have a “why” when you start a business. “Why’s” keep us moving forward, even when we tell ourselves it is better to quit. “Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation”Anonymous.

The very first business I started was a real estate company. My family thought I was crazy cause I quit a high paying job and poured my saving of over fifty thousand dollars into this business, only to have it fail six months later. So now six month into my venture I was jobless and broke. That is when a friend introduce me to the wonderful world of Network Marketing, where you can start a business for a low start up cost, which to tell you the truth I didn’t have much to invest, but I had nothing to lose at the time, so I went for it. Now I am not going to say that my initial investment paid off quickly, but it grow little by little every month. I will also admit that all but a few people that I have personally enrolled have quit my Network Marketing business, but because my “why” is bigger then me, I keep moving forward. To me nothing will get in my way to accomplish my goals. Not my family, friends, or business partners. When you have a goal nothing should stand in your way. I have included a great article on Overcoming Adversity from Amrit Hallen!

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Overcoming Adversity

October 14th, 2007 by Amrit Hallan

Do you ever think that there is no end to the problems you face? Do you feel that with each step forward, adverse circumstances pull you two steps back? If so, then welcome to the majority. Most people feel the same way. A wise person rightly said that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. You have to decide how much suffering your pain is going to inflict upon yourself and those around you.Here are a few ways of thinking that will help you turn adversity into a postive experience.

Adversity is a Symptom, Not a Cause

Frequently adversity is a symptom of some other, deeper problem. You just lost your job, and you may think this is a devastating turn of events. But do you try to figure out why you lost a job? What made you so dispensable? Was it the right career for you?Similarly, if you are sick or your loved one is sick, try to figure out why the sickness has happened. Is it your lifestyle? Is it the environment around you? Is it simply your attitude?As physical pain is a symptom of some malady, your adversity is a symptom of another problem. Although your first priority is to handle the current situation, you should make a mental note of the source of the problem. Unless you solve it, you’ll keep getting into similar situations.

Adversity is a Lesson

The busyness of our lives doesn’t allow us time to pause and appreciate the people we have around us. Adversity often awakens us to the treasures that are far more important than money and material possession: our health, our family and our friends.Sudden financial losses teach us that we shouldn’t base our happiness on money. An illness teaches us to be humble and lead a healthy life. A sudden loss in the family makes us appreciate the cycle of birth, life and death. Such things may seem superficial, but you should learn from adversities if you don’t want them to control your life.

Adversity is Guidance

Sometimes adversity comes to your life to suggest that it’s time to change course. For example, when someone leaves you there is no use sulking and blaming yourself (and even the other person, frankly). Instead you should take it as a sign that a newer and more enlightened relationship should be sought that is more meaningful or constructive. Or maybe you should invest your time in other pursuits for the time being.”I was complaining that I had no shoes till I met a man who had no feet,” Confucius said, and this is so true. Rather than getting bogged down with our own problems we should pay attention to people who happily survive, and even prosper, despite all odds. When you open your eyes and have a look at the larger world, you’ll be happy to know how well life has treated you.This is a guest post by Amrit Hallan. Amrit has just begun sharing his thoughts on life at Lifeonomy and maintains a how-to blog at HowToPlaza where he publishes links to the latest how-to blog posts and articles from all over the web.