Problems and Opportunities

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Within every problem is an opportunity to learn, grow and prosper. If you're not growing, you are dying. Every day, every cell, every organ, every membrane in our bodies are going through a transformation and either growing or dying. Everything around us in nature is doing the same-growing and dying.

Our brains and souls are no different. When broken bones heal over time, they become stronger. When overcoming a difficult task or challenge in our lives, we face an opportunity and consequently grow and prosper.

Whether your challenge is emotional, financial, personal or physical, the principle remains. Face the challenge and be open. Be open to growth and learn from the experience. Without problems, and challenges we become lazy, and atrophy sets in. 

Problems = Opportunity;
Successful People Don't Focus on Problems; They Focus on Opportunities

My mentor taught me to become bigger than the problem. Let's face it; we all have problems, but when viewing problems as they are, we can then begin to learn the process of growing, learning and managing to handle our problems much quicker and much more efficiently.

The beauty of having the experience as a Navy Pilot is that I was blessed with some amazing experience and wisdom while serving. It wasn't until I started personally investing and launching my businesses did I truly understand and appreciate and realize the power of my wisdom and experience.

Let's face it, we all have problems and challenges. Its not the size of the problem that counts, however. Its the size of us that can handle and manage the problem.

Consider Donald Trump, one of the richest, most successful real estate investors and developers, of all time. If Mr. Trump was driving down the road and got a flat tire, would that be a big or small problem for him? Now, let's place our fellow Navy sailor or corporate employee in the same scenario.

See the difference? 

The size of the problem (the flat tire) never changed for both individuals. Its the size of the person that changes everything. In our simple scenario, a flat tire is not a big problem for the "Donald" Mr. Trump could buy a fleet of limos to take him to his destination. The young employee, however, hasn't learned or mastered the tools of personal growth and may face a different result. He may be late for work, may miss his daily muster, be forced to report to his supervisor, etc.

The bottom line- Invest in yourself; Learn, Stretch and Grow.