Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - Survivors

[Guest guest]

Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - " Survivors "

When times get tough, some people fold and some are made even stronger. Did

you ever wonder why some people seem to be able to handle life better than

others? Everyone likes to think that they have what it takes to survive

adversity and tough times, but when the chips are down, some folks

definitely do better than others.

The real survivors in life (not the denizens of the recent spate of

" reality " survivor TV shows, that only seem to bring out the worst in human

behavior) have developed personalities that allow them more options. They

also have a strong and clear intention to survive, and to do it in good

shape. When problems or setbacks occur, they don't waste time complaining

and they don't dwell on the past or what they've lost. Instead, their

energies are focused on getting things to turn out well.

Survivors believe that, no matter what happens to them, they are the ones

who are in charge of their destinies. They don't get mad at the world for

not treating them better, but they do have an extensive menu of behaviors

they can choose from, depending on the situation. In other words, survivors

are option thinkers, instead of black and white, either/or thinkers.

They also have a wonderful ability to laugh at adversity because they know

that even if they lose everything else, they will still have themselves.

People with survivor personalities can walk confidently into the unknown

because they expect to find a way to make things work out.

So, if you want to be a true survivor, try focusing your attention less on

safety and security and more on developing positive beliefs and

expectations.

Lou Tice

The Pacific Institute

Blessings,

Charlene

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