Life is a journey, as one of my former managers used to say. It’s a journey that is still evolving. Often it has been the most challenging lessons that have had the most impact, which has resulted in learning, growth and transformation for me. I see the following as wake-up calls, harsh lessons, reality checks and even motivational thoughts. So in no particular order, here they are:
- Things get worse before they get better
- Bad news tends to come together at the same time
- Opportunities can jump at you when you least expect them to
- Your gut instinct is always almost right
- You may not always get what you ask for
- You may have to settle for your second choice: you probably won’t get your first choice
- Bear in mind that you may have to take small, baby steps to make significant advances
- Don’t look for quick fixes: be prepared to be excruciatingly patient
- Stay the course before making a final decision
- Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from others
- If something isn’t working out, don’t be scared and shy of admitting defeat: bail before you get washed out
- Don’t be afraid of experimenting or taking…
