“This is the real secret to life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play,”

- Sir Alan Watts was an Interpreter of Eastern Philosophy for Western audiences.

The big idea here is by being engaged and passionate about what you do; you are more likely to persevere when the going gets tough in business, which will always happen at some point. Quit and question yourself why you even started. You may want to cry. Cry if you must, but don’t quit. …

“Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances”

- Thomas Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of Independence and the 3rd President of the United States of America

There’s no doubt you’ve noticed it. You’ve noticed it in yourself, probably family, and perhaps even friends if you’ve been lucky enough to interact with them this past year.

What is it? Stress, and anxiety. This worldwide pandemic is bringing it out in all of us. And unfortunately, not everyone wants to talk about it, seek help or search for solutions on their own.

It is my hope that this short but hopefully informative article can help you or maybe someone you know cope or overcome the stress we are all dealing with.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

- Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa

The big idea here is you understand the lesson that getting knocked down teaches, and you relish the triumph in getting back up again.

Here’s how grit applies to us:

The mindset of having grit overshadows any insecurities you might have and allows endless opportunities to flow in your direction.

No matter how impossible you might think something is to accomplish, there’s someone out there getting it done, anyway. Leaders make things happen. Most often, excuses are a way to justify a fear of failure, fear of success, or a lack of resolve. Excuses impede success and living fully.

Avoid letting these excuses or bad practices below sabotage the life you desire:

1. “I don’t have the right education.” A surprising percentage of the most successful people never completed high school. …

“The greater danger for most of us ties not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark”

- Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, and poet of the 16th century

Thanks Mario, I always appreciate your comments. Glad you liked the article & info

Between 2020 & where we now stand in 2021 to say that it has been rough, is an understatement! (Thanks Captain Obvious.)

Do you feel like you are a kind person? It certainly has been tough to be kind lately. But most people would likely answer yes to this question. But these same people can probably look back at previous times, Pre pandemic to now, and specifically point out things that they would handle differently. I am sure we can all look back and remember times when we should have been thinking about the needs of others more.