Finishing up our series on what you do when you take one to the kisser, knocking you on your rump… (read part 1, 2, 3)
Here is Point No. 3: Turn obstacles into opportunities. Ask any great achiever who has achieved despite great obstacles, if they could go back and avoid the obstacle, would they, and the answer invariably is “no.” Even our friend Roger (born handicapped with only three fingers, one foot and three toes), if given the opportunity to have perfectly formed arms, legs, hands and feet, would chose to be born the same way he was.
This is true for Lance Armstrong and his battle with cancer. It wasn’t until after he fought and beat cancer that he developed the strength to beat everyone in the world, seven times, in one of the most grueling and punishing sport contests there is—The Tour de France.
Ask the woman heralded as the “fastest women on earth” in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph, if she would go back and wish not to have suffered measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough and be born with polio, twisting her left leg so bad that it required a brace. It was BECAUSE of those obstacles that she had to dig up her deeper and greater potential and drive. It required her to work harder, longer and with more determination than any would-be competitor. That character, forged through difficulty, is what created the extraordinary achievements and opportunities she realized. As Albert Mensah said so eloquently to me in a recent interview, “Opportunities are cloaked in obstacles.”
In fact, to take this one step further, I have learned to see obstacles, failure and pain as positive and necessary for growth. I learned this early on from my dad, whose mantra in life was... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know I like to point your attention and creative imagination toward what’s positive and what’s possible in the world—to look for and see the abundance, potential and opportunities of life.
And that is a good thing… and a very necessary thing if we want to move our lives in a positive direction and toward that greater abundance.
BUT, what do you do when you get knocked down. And you will. This is LIFE we are talking about. It is not always blue skies, singing birds and pretty rainbows outside. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it even storms and sometimes it even comes with the added drama (and potential pain) of lightening and thunder. What do you do then, Mr. Sunshine?
That is what we are going to address in this four-part series: When you get knocked on your tush in life, how do you get back up so you are not knocked OUT?
The interesting thing is, during the times of strife, struggle and challenge that the true achievers are born. Never mind the analogy of the true birth experience, having to overcome the incredible obstacles involved in literally being born. But after that first trying experience—and the slap of the doctor and your first cry—it is during the other challenges and obstacles of life when achievers are born.
Martin Luther King Jr. put it this way: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” It is only when we are presented with those challenges that we get to separate ourselves from other men and women.
Imagine this: You are at the very top of your game. Let’s say that game is in one of the most competitive and rivaled fields in the entire world. After decades of painful discipline, sacrifice and relentless commitment, you finally rise to the top, the very top in fact, and then tragedy strikes….CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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People who want to live in sinful ungodly life will have lots of excuses, some even may claim as their personality , and some may say God made me that way, some may even say split personality, or bipolar etc , some even may use the Bible to justify their unholy lifestyles. Men throughout the [...]
Shining Perspective I opened the door and my son yells from upstairs, “Hi Momma! Come up here!” Intrigued by the excitement, I drop my bags and head up the stairs. He continues, “I got on BLUE today! And look, I got this!” (Let me take a moment to explain that since school resumed from the [...]
Faith is believing and trusting God and hoping for the evidence of things not seen. Faith in God gives us confidence, hope, peace and joy. God wants us to put our faith in action. Many people believe God, but they do not trust enough to believe in Gods promises .They are often filled with worry, [...]
1. Celebration of Jesus’ birth on the 25th of December is not idolatry: There are many Christians who do not celebrate Christmas even opposed to such celebrations just like those religious crowd during Jesus days. When Jesus was born, Babylonian wise men came from the East to worship the Savior. You would have thought that [...]
Posted by Darren Hardy | Posted in Failure, Motivation | Posted on 21-12-2010 | 
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I promised you in the last video I would explain the process of how goal setting, and far more important, goal ACHIEVING actually works. This is the mystery of the ‘secret’ REVEALED.
This is how the Law of Attraction really works. It is not some mysterious, esoteric voodoo, as it sometimes sounds like, as it is being described. It’s far simpler and more practical than that.
By the end you will say… "Ah, I get it." And, "Now... I know how to make it work."
More good stuff to discover in this video:
What 3 boys out hiking can teach you about kicking butt in a competition.
5 BIG reasons why most goal setting attempts fail, miserably. Don't make these mistakes. Ouch! And costly.
Oh, and what Reggie Hammond (as played by Eddie Murphy) can teach you about proclaiming your goals.
In the next (and final... don't be sad) video I will show you how to I can help navigate you through all the potential pitfalls to insure you have the precise formula for achieving the boldest goals and wildest ambitions you can dream up.
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In the midst of a forgettable season, the Buffalo Bills almost beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their receiver, Steve Johnson, dropped an almost sure touchdown pass and blamed God for it. It was apparently done via Twitter. This brings to mind an interesting discussion I had with a youth – he plays football and 1-2 other [...]
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Failure, god's word | Posted on 14-11-2010 |
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The Holy Bible is given by the inspiration of God and the Holy Spirit.
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Failure | Posted on 14-11-2010 |
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Children tend to adopt the values of those with whom they spend the most time.
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Failure, trusting god | Posted on 14-11-2010 |
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God able to strengthen when we are weak
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Failure | Posted on 14-11-2010 |
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Rebellion is always connected with Stubbornness, Injustice and corruption and Contempt of God which is a Characteristic of the wicked.
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Failure | Posted on 13-11-2010 |
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Suicide manifests a lack of faith in God, who has promised to meet a Christian's every need.
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Failure | Posted on 13-11-2010 |
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How many of us can hear and or read the word of God that is completely contrary to our way of life and we are not convicted?
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in ALCOHOLIC, Failure | Posted on 13-11-2010 |
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God's True believers do not smoke. When non-smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke it is called involuntary smoking or passive smoking.
As I was reading this morning, Matthew 14:29-33 struck me. Jesus was walking onto the water towards the disciples. The disciples thought they saw a ghost. Peter said “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you.” The Lord did. The first sign of a wind Peter lost all faith and confidence and started [...]
Shining Perspective
“Wow, Isaiah look at the sky!” “Oh. Umm…Mommy? What about the sky?” (Ok back up! It was spectacular! I’ve tried to capture it with words several times now and I just can’t seem to do it justice, so I will just say it was absolutely beautiful! It was stunning!) God’s glory shines in [...]
Making friends can be hard, especially in a new school or area. Here are some tips, as well as how to know the best Friend you could ever have.
Posted by Shiningraye | Posted in Christian Success, Failure | Posted on 11-07-2010 |
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Shining Perspective
I had just finished my shower. I dried off and was getting ready to brush my teeth and then I hear, “Mommy?” The soft seeking voice of my son breaks the sound of the bathroom fan whirring. The door slowly opens. Then silence. “What are you doing honey?” I ask standing in front of [...]
The Gulf Oil Spill, which may become the largest man-made disaster in human history, is getting worse, as the news shows it’s now full of methane.
Pictures show things which appear to be out of the Book of Revelation, as the oily mess appears blood-like in color and texture. (It looks close enough to blood, [...]
Posted by Shiningraye | Posted in Christian Success, Failure, god | Posted on 12-06-2010 |
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Shining Perspective
When the sink is full of dishes, when the socks are by the door
When there’s pee on the rug, and even more on the floor
God doesn’t change.
When there’s laundry to be done, but the soap’s all gone
When the quarters are few and the toilet paper’s through
God doesn’t change.
When the bills are piling up and [...]
The incredible oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to draw attention, as people struggle to find fixes . Warnings of a massive hurricane season, even if they prove to be wrong, make it seem even worse. Pollution now is bad enough that some fear that the whole planet – the oceans, air, land, [...]
New Experiences will always feel a little scary. They're supposed to. But every time you face a fear and do it anyway, you build up that much more confidence in your abilities.
Shining Perspective
Success! We’re moved. We are now living each day sifting through a sea of boxes. My daily motto has become: “adopt a spirit of adventure and go on a treasure hunt!” Seven years is long enough to collect more stuff than I ever imagined I would own. I’ve been surprised to discover the things [...]
I hadn’t thought about my grammar school days for a long time, but one day they boldly invaded my thoughts. I remembered the friends I played with and even recalled the names of my favorite teachers. My classroom, with the big clock on the wall and the old-fashioned desk I sat in, were as visible [...]
Who gets into Heaven? Do you know your Bible? Get the answer here!
Do you really know what it means to be a Christian and what the bible takes to get into heaven?
Person A…
…has a heart for serving. She even goes to India and all her life serves the poor. She heard about Jesus and believes [...]
Posted by joannes | Posted in Christian Success, Failure | Posted on 23-04-2010 |
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This should wake us up.
One day, a man went to visit a church. He got there early, parked his car and got out. Another car pulled up near the driver got out and said, ‘I always park there! You took my place!’ The visitor went inside for Sunday school, found an empty seat and sat down. A young lady from [...]
Whatever happened in the Ben Roethlisberger case, it shows the importance of having friends who will help, and also the need for that Firend who sticks closer than a brother
Was it a dream or a nightmare? Was it a vision of some sort? Did it really happen? I do not know. I only know that the event and all the things that I am about to describe to you seem as real to me now in the day light as they did in the [...]
“If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.”
Aliens, SETI, and search for extraterrestrial life: Is there life on other planets, and what should we say to them?
Lots of people talk about aliens from other planets. Popular movies from E.T. down to Avatar, numerous TV shows, and of course, the major program called SETI - where there is an active search for extra-terrestrial [...]
How to Have Your Debt Paid in Full
The current national debt of the Untied States is an amount so staggering, few can grasp it. It’s one of the big reasons why national help with health care is so hotly debated, and people worry so much about Social Security.
There is an even bigger debt, though, than [...]
Do you feel worthless? Do you feel like you’re a mistake? Don’t Believe It!
You are special – You are uniquely and beautifully made!
I remember as a child, my mother told me in the heat of an argument that she was sorry I was born. When I was in my twenties, she told me the story [...]
The Apostle Paul seems to have been a sports fan. He likely followed the ancient Olympics, just as we follow the modern Games. In several places, he compares the Christian life to sports. He speaks of people who strive for mastery of various things, as one would strive to excel at Olympic events. He speaks [...]
"Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit."
When I talk about American Idols, I’m not talking about the TV show American Idol. I’m talking about the idea of idols. Idols can be anything. Some people might have money, a big house, fame, sex as their idol. Wikipedia’s definition for Idol is “An idol is a man-made object that is worshiped in some [...]
Brett Favre, Conan O'Brien, and others have had great jobs, but as each is at a career crossroads, it should be noted that the only rewards they - or anyone - can earn which last are heavenly ones.
Posted by gahomegirl | Posted in Christian Success, Failure | Posted on 23-01-2010 |
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If you are serious about your future, you should have a plan which includes a personal mission statement. It can even be written in the form of a letter to God, if you prefer.
Have you noticed how much we hear about our hearts these days? We’re frequently reminded we should reduce the stress in our lives, eat properly, exercise regularly and have yearly check ups. Doctors believe if we do these things we will keep healthy.
Of course, if problems arise, we can choose to ignore their advice and [...]
Posted by Annie Chan | Posted in Christian Success, Failure | Posted on 17-01-2010 |
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What do we do when we find ourselves in the wilderness? Let me define for you the word ‘wilderness’ before I proceed any further. By ‘wilderness’, I am not talking about being in some kind of deserted place here. Instead, I am referring to ‘spiritual wilderness’ – a dry season in a Christian’s life in [...]
MY NAME IS MARIE: I’M A RECOVERING ALCOHOLIC
It would be easy to blame a lack of Christian upbringing for my behavior. I could even point to an absentee father and a dysfunctional family and say they caused it. In reality, it was the love of alcohol and my immoral behavior during my teen years [...]
I get this question all the time, especially when disasters happen like Hurricane Katrina or someone we love gets seriously ill… or worse…if someone dies. “Why do bad things happen to good people?”
When troubling things do happen, what exactly does this mean? Does it prove that God does not exist? If He does exist – [...]
Posted by janita | Posted in Failure, SUCCESS | Posted on 06-10-2009 |
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Successful people often share similar characteristics. But I have come to believe that the single thing they have most in common is that they find success on the far side of failure.
What do I mean by that? I find that almost all successful people have experienced significant failures in life or in their work, [...]
