Avoid Focusing on Set-backs and Seek out New Opportunities
Avoid Focusing on Setbacks
There comes a time in one’s personal and business life, where a setback comes in and rears its ugly head. When it does come, because we know at some point it will, a person has two choices. They can either sit there or focus on all the negativity that comes with it. Or they can come to terms with the reality of the set back and push forward.
It is as easy as A.B.C.
stands for Ambiguity. A trait that is tied to most entrepreneurs which holds the meaning: The possibility of interpreting an expression in two or more distinct ways. When facing a setback, especially one that leaves a person in a negative situation, the best thing to do is look at in an ambiguous way. Instead of focusing on how negative this setback is, look at it in a positive way. And turn a problem into an opportunity. Real Life Application: Make a list of 10 to 20 positives you can gleam from this particular setback. “I am not sure where I’m going but I still prepare myself diligently for the journey every day” ~Peter Baskerville
stands for Build. A setback requires a person to start over or build from the bottom up. Take the list that you made of 10 to 20 positives and use them to make a game plan. Part of making this game plan will help you build confidence not only in yourself but also in keeping a positive outlook on this setback. “Whatever good things we build end up building us.”
~Jim Rohn
stands for Commitment. In this time where your environment as well as situation is unstable, you have to be committed. More importantly, you have to be committed to yourself foremost. Now that you have made a list, a game plan, write up a commitment contract where you outline what you are committing to. “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results. ” ~Tom Robbins
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2 Comments
Christiana Carter
Hi Shannon,
Love that I found your blog searching for the word focus. It’s so easy to put my attention on what’s not working, instead of on where I’m going. This is a straightforward process to shift results. In three simple steps to refocus, plan and commit. Appreciate your wisdom. Thanks for the reminder.
Christiana
Shannon
Hi Christiana– thanks for your comment– love that you found me on the web! And YES- so agreed- how when you have 3 simply easy steps, makes things doable… 🙂