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At an early age, we learn that we don’t get everything we want. When I was a child, I thought it would be a great idea to have a unicorn for a pet. Besides the fact that my request is impossible to fulfill, my parents were not interested in adding another mouth to feed. I was heartbroken for a minute, but I was able to move on to my next want: A dolphin! We learn …
I am a firm believer that setbacks are opportunities in disguise. During her talk to Stanford Graduate School of Business students, Oprah spoke about how she was demoted from news anchor to work on the station’s talk show. It was when she was interviewing the ice cream guy that she knew she “found a home for herself”. Denials can also be blessings in disguise. For example, I was interviewing for a middle manager position at …
It’s difficult to receive less than positive feedback when you believe you are performing at your best. It can be a blow to your self-esteem and your first reaction may be to dismiss it as “hater-aid” and defend your position. But before you get ready for war, let’s just consider its merits. Take a moment to remove your emotions from the situation. This is an opportunity to learn and grow: For the business owner, you …
