#facing adversity

Smile at adversity for it makes you stronger in the long-term. There must be something in the air right now, because adversity keeps knocking on my door. Welcome the challenges with open arms because it is helping you grow. You never ‘know it all’ and never will. Just keep on learning and developing. What might seem hard today, will be easier in the future. Focus on progress and continue to…

I wrote a blog post a few years ago called Why can’t life be easy? because it kind of fit where I was at that point. What I found interesting today is after reading it again, it seems to apply all over again, not just to me, but to all of us.  None of us understand the ebb and flow of life and why things change the way they do; both personally and professionally. I found the worst part is how…

I acted on false information unknowingly. The information giver is paid to know better. The punch was a hard one but I stood again with a fat lip. Slowly, I moved forward but I moved. Dragging my walker, I moved forward. Through cover letter after cover it letter Resume after resume Reference list after reference list Writing sample after writing sample I hear nothing but silence and it…

“Do you mind if I sit with you, young man?” “The park bench is for everyone.” “Thank you. . . I don’t mean to intrude, but I can help but asking if you are fine.” “I’m good. Why makes you say that.” “You’ve been staring at your foot for quite some time.” “Yeah, I just have been down lately.” “Why? What happened? If you don’t mind me asking.” “I guess it’s okay. My girlfriend broke up with…

Stay Positive: When life throws its toughest punches, your positivity becomes your armor. Explore how maintaining a sunny outlook can help you conquer adversity and thrive. Life is a journey filled with peaks and valleys. We all face challenges and difficult times at some point in our lives. These adversities can be overwhelming and make us feel like giving up. However, maintaining a positive…