We have all had those moments when hindsight is 20/20, and we just want to kick ourselves in the ass for not knowing better. But that’s just it…we didn’t know any better. The fact is that some lessons just can’t be learned until you are completely immersed in the nightmare. But it’s going through the nightmare and coming out on the other side that makes you stronger.
Life does have a way of throwing lemons at you. Actually, life has a way of throwing lemons at you ALL THE TIME. We have a few choices…turn and run away from them, try to dodge, or catch them. You’re still reading, so that must mean you made the choice to catch the lemons…now what? Well, more choices…. catch and throw, catch and collect…
A friend of mine is going through a rough time right now, and while she’s in the middle of it all, she feels like she is drowning. I reminded her that she is amazing. And I also reminded her that she won’t see progress or results while she is walking the walk, but one day she’ll be able to look back and not only see, but KNOW without a doubt, just how far she has come and how much she has triumphed over. YOU WILL TOO!
People will try to hold you back. They will throw doubt and worry and fear in your face when you are hoping for a little extra confidence or encouragement. Move forward anyway. They will try to persuade you to give up or change course. Stay the course anyway. Why? Because your character is built on the days you struggle, and your reputation is built on the days you celebrate.
Your potential will send them on a tailspin to prevent your success out of their fear of being left behind when you succeed. In the words of Sandra Bullock, “It is noisy out there, and for some reason, people want to see you fail. But that is not your problem. That is their problem.”
So work through the tough times – catch the lemons…and one day you’ll be drinking margharitas on the beach while your nay-sayers are still trying to figure out how to simply dodge the lemons.
The E.I. Insider 