Things are constantly changing, such is the pattern of life. One moment you can be soaring high, with everything going your way, and then in an instant, a series of events is enough to take you down with them. It happens to everyone, it’s happened to me, and this is how our story begins. I could sit here and write for hours about the events of the past few months, but lets face it, the internet is filled with enough sob stories to fill the Grand Canyon, and quite frankly, my story probably ranks fairly low in the ranks of things that people experience.
Needless to say, I’m a moment of transition. I’m often reminded of a quote from Batman Begins, as cliched as that maybe as a geek, but it still holds true. “Why do we fall sir? So we might learn to pick ourselves up.” The point is not to let things break you or even circumstances that could have broken me and didn’t. But rather, how do you get back from the breaking point, and get back to normal. Normalcy is an interesting thing. It means so many things to so many people. For many, getting back to “normal” could be nothing more then maintaining the status quo that they’ve existed in for years, and still continue to dwell in to this day. For others, for those who seek more out of life then whats been given, it’s a completely different deal all together. It is easy to maintain the status quo. You let time pass, time heals all wounds, and you continue to do the exact same thing that you’ve always done. That is not the case for me. Whether I am crazy for being ambitious as I maybe, or whether I am deluded by my own mental image of where I should be, the case remains the same. I need to keep moving. I’ve done things a certain way because I have my own goals in mind. My goals are to continue to do well as an individual till the time comes when I find my resolve, and I can’t stop until I get there. As foolish as that maybe, life is short, and I’d rather not waste any time on trivial matters.
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately doing things that remind me of who I am, and what my goals are. I have spent most of my adult life crafting things for a future that I want, and it’s been almost mine, only to slip through my fingers. It’s not cause to think that it will never happen, it just reminds me of the ideals that I want for myself, and my future, and the reality that whatever is worth having isn’t cheap easy or free. Whatever it is that’s worth having is worth not compromising on, and worth seeing the mistakes after you make them, and adjusting for them afterwards. This isn’t about an overly inflated self-ego, this is about taking charge of the mistakes that have been made, and turning them into long term victories. There is a Proverb that says that a fool rejects criticism. To get ahead, it’s important to bounce back from your mistakes and take off as if nothing has happened. I’ve been in numerous business situations, and the same has always been true, the calm, and collected get ahead. Those who are willing to to learn from their mistakes, and not dwell go even further.
