You're "Awesomer" Than You Think You Are!
I got this snippet from a blog that I follow, and thought that it might be encouraging to you too, if you feel like you are muddling through this economy.
-Kevin
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"During the last couple of years, most of our friends, including ourselves, have hit some MAJOR crucibles in life. One friend's husband left her for another woman. Another's 13 year old son died of leukemia in October. Another has major chronic health challenges. Another came to the brink of losing their marriage.
Another has battled a series of addictions. Another has been beleaguered with financial setbacks. Another lost pretty much everything in the real estate crash. Another had two businesses fail and is $800,000 in debt – which is about 10X his current annual income.
But with only a very few exceptions, everyone has stood proud and tall and NOT run from their problems. They have extended their roots, they have deepened their relationships with their closest friends, they have strengthened their faith, they've honed their ability to listen and their resolve.
They've become stronger, more resilient, more joyful, more resourceful, more centered.
I am immensely, indescribably proud of all of them. Better days are coming.
My friend, life [like a diamond] is either going to polish you up or grind you down. Focus on the polishing, not the grinding. Focus on the end result.
Please listen to everything the laboratory of life is trying to tell you. And never ever forget:
YOU'RE AWESOMER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE."
-Perry Marshall
