This was one of the most cliche statements for me, I grew up hearing it all the time. It never meant much to me. Actually I was inclined to cringe whenever I heard the saying.
However, in recent months - this phrase has made ALOT of sense to me. Now, “I’m” the one running around saying it all the time!
Think of this for a minute…
Think about ANYTHING good that has happened to you - anything life changing. Think about a person you’ve met that has had an impact on you, etc…
I’d be willing to bet that 99% of the time, you can trace this “good thing” back to something that wasn’t so great. You may even trace it back to something that you once considered “horrible” or “one of the worst days of your life.”
How? SOMETHING happened that day that led to a series of events (butterfly effect) that eventually allowed the “good thing” to happen.
It’s hard to explain, but really think about it and I bet you’ll fall in line.
This leads me to another saying…
“Look for the silver lining…”
ANYTHING bad that happens, has something good hidden in it. YES - EVERYTHING. No matter “how” bad it is, there is always an opportunity to grow, learn and expand from it.
You may not see it at the time (that’s normal), but you will in the future.
The more and more you believe this, the easier it’ll get for you to spot the silver lining.
Basically…
The next time something “bad” happens to you. Do things immediately…
1. Remind yourself quickly and frequently that “everything happens for a reason…” - A greater reason…For the greater good - something that is yet to come…
2. Look for the Silver Lining - What can you learn? Is there an opportunity here somewhere for you to grow as a person?
The minute you turn the negative into a positive…you will see a profound difference in your ability to address obstacles.
** This may very well be the biggest secret of a fighter…now…it’s in the open!
