“Expect problems and
eat them for breakfast.”
– Alfred A. Montapert
Author
Sir Robert
Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts said that the motto of "Be Prepared" means that a
Scout should never be taken by surprise.
This is not only true for those in Scouting but for all success-minded
people who are working to achieve their goals and dreams. The best way to be ready for problems is just
to be aware they will come. There are
many uncertainties on the road to success, the reality of problems coming our
way is not one of them.
Knowing that we will face
problems is a way to be ready for them when they come. Some problems can be expected. Let's say that you are in sales, you know
that one thing you will face daily is the problem of "no's". Some people will always tell you
"no" when you try to present your product or service. However, if you know that this will happen
you can prepare and be ready for it.
There is much training and material available to help those in sales
overcome the "no" they will face.
No matter what business, service
or occupation you are in, there will always be certain problems unique to your
profession. Take the time and identify
them, prepare for them and solve them before they even happen. Only a foolish person will think that they do
not need to be ready for problems or that they will not face those issues. Again, problems happen; it is never a case of
"if" they happen but "when" they happen.
The reality of facing problems
is not a negative issue. In fact,
problems make us better. If you are to
be prepared to deal with the problems that will arrive, you must learn and grow
before facing the problem. Anything that
helps us to learn and grow makes us better.
Problems help us to think, solves issues and strengthen us in character.
What are the problems that you
may face today? Are you ready for
them? If not, how can you get ready for
them? We know that there is a solution
to every problem, the trick is to know that solution before you face the
problem. Knowing that will build
confidence, give you the upper hand and bring you quickly to the threshold of
success.
You
matter! You matter to the world and to
yourself. Remember to be your best, love
God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.
John Patrick
Hickey is an author, speaker, Life Coach and proud Scouter. To read more from
John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your
church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.
© 2014 John
Patrick Hickey
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