It's Never Linear

The path forward is never ever a straight line upward yet we all continuously expect that to be the case. Why do we forget when we’re up?

Up is inevitably followed by down AND down (somewhat) will certainly follow UP. The path to certain success includes planning for the downs and minimizing the effects vs the delusion that down is never coming back. The underlying key truth is that all of the ups and the downs are just building you into ‘who you are becoming’ and that perspective brings freedom. Life is coming at you for sure. Today, It’s just one more challenge that makes you stronger. Let’s go get it! :)

Here’s a framework to help when ‘down’ shows up:

• STOP and evaluate. Running faster off the cliff won’t help.

• Seek Counsel - Close Friends (only smart ones) / Coaches / Mentors

• Building your Inner Life makes you bulletproof when the bullets fly outside

• Focus on what you can control only

• Build a 6-month ‘emergency’ fund $$ (this changes everything)

• Adapt. Pivot. Refocus

• Never quit

  Ideally, all of this needs to be built intentionally BEFORE the storm arrives - but it still works even if the storm is already here.