Posted by Dr. Paul Jenkins PhD, ‘Wealth Mindset Doctor’

Often when we are right in the middle of a difficult situation, it is tempting to look at our results as a disaster.  “I’ve failed!” we might lament, feeling completely certain that life’s test has defeated us. 

A few days ago I was meeting with a client who expressed something like this and his embarrassment at being in the kind of situation that he was.  I responded to him that from my perspective he was describing not a failure, but the MIDDLE part of a very inspiring story.  Think about how some of the stories that inspire you the most have some very difficult stuff in the MIDDLE.  Everything is OK in the end – if it is not OK, it is not the end!  Keep working on your story – you’re not done yet.

I tend to agree with Dr. Paul on this and it describes how I have felt during tough times while in the middle of a project that is having problems or in so many other situations that pose obstacles.  Ever since Paul personally shared this insight with me, I have tried to remember it when I am experiencing difficulties and say to myself, “You aren’t at the end of this thing yet, but only in the middle.” This tidbit gives me strength to tackle the project or business with a renewed attitude.

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