I was glancing back through another great book I read a while ago by Susan Jeffers, called “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”.

Susan reminded me again that we are all faced with hurdles that sometimes seem insurmountable, whether it’s a job loss, relationship break up, bereavement of a friend or family member, an illness or simply a failure to achieve something that is important to us.

It’s important to remember that is the way we deal with these ‘problems’ that defines us.

Our true character is revealed when we bounce back from adversity and draw on our inner courage.

“Whatever happens to me, given any situation, I can handle it!”

Dr Susan Jeffers

Tony’s Viewpoint: I have learned and experienced many times in my life that things which can seem at the time to be a disaster, or a major problem, were in fact a challenge that would help me to grow or the seed of an even greater opportunity.

With hindsight we can look back and say “If that seemingly bad thing hadn’t happened, then this good thing might not have happened instead”.

That can be a very comforting thing of which to remind yourself when you are having what may seem like a bad day.

Until we next meet, make the most of every day!