Walt Disney once said, “You might not realize it when it happens and I would not recommend it, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
Well, that may not be the most inspirational thing I have written. After all, doesn’t everyone want to hear about positive, sensational comeback stories? Sure, we do. Unfortunately, there are no comebacks without at least one and, more often, many setbacks that help you discover your unique road to becoming who you want to be.
Did you know that setbacks can accelerate your success? Those failures help you discover that continuing to blame someone or something else for your imperfections prevents you from becoming the person you want to be.
Walt Disney’s kick in the teeth comment was teaching us to salute the truth, quit believing something is true when it is not, and quit kicking reality under the rug while trying to ignore it. That doesn’t do you any good.
Once you understand reality, you can make corrections and improvements. Then, your road to success will be a little straighter, the challenges will seem less overwhelming, goals become easier to reach, and you will have fewer surprises along the way.
The kick in the teeth may do you good!
Learn how you can salute the truth. Order Quit Drifting, Lift the Fog, and Get Lucky from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or through your local bookstore.
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