Morning Motivator – The Gift of Difficulty

"Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty."
-Henri Frederic Amiel

Every day we are faced with difficult situations. Some we are unaware of and some we know of the day before they happen. Difficulty make include a stressful meeting, a tough sales call or even having let someone go. All very challenging situations to the mind, body and spirit. However, ask yourself this… What was the last situation that I grew most from? (time to think provided) OK – so? Probably not an easy situation, eh? My best growth has always come from what I thought were the "worst" situations.

So you are facing a tough day … relish in it! This is a great day for YOU to GROW. Take the challenge head on and do not accept defeat as an option. If you are struggling with an associate – talk to them, a project – schedule time to complete and see it through, a personal situation – identify how you overcome it and take the first step forward! I had someone recently advise me by saying, "Don't be afraid to take action. Just take a step. Even if it is in the wrong direction, at least it IS a direction." (very wise)

Don't be afraid to take that step. ACTION is the most vital key to battling through difficulty and uncovering the JOY of accomplishment and overcoming fears. Push your limits and know that you can always take a step in a different direction, as long as you have some direction to begin.

Cheers,
Zach