From Problem to Opportunity
Recently in a coaching call my client said that he had a glitch he wanted to talk about. I started thinking about what exactly is a glitch. Is it a problem or perhaps just a little hiccup? Is it a challenge or opportunity for deeper learning? I like to think of it as a challenge. In overcoming the challenge, you create an opportunity.
Let’s go back one step. Whenever you have what you call a problem think of it as a challenge. You’ll see where I’m going with this in a second.
Get rid of the word problem from your vocabulary. Instead think of the challenge as an opportunity…So whenever you have what you might have called a problem in the past, you now have an opportunity.
It’s a great shift…problem=challenge=opportunity. Just knowing the possibility of this shift in thinking is beneficial in itself. Be patient. Personal development is a life long journey. I have been working on this shift for many years and haven’t totally made the shift but my thinking keeps getting more positive. When things come up and they always will, I don’t freak out as much and down deep believe that they will turn around. They eventually do and as the years go by, they turn around much quicker. What I have noticed is life is now much more fun and exciting. We’re also taking about having faith that it’s all going to work out.
JOURNEY ON
MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com.em>