I can remember when things turned around for me in a big
way, and what I learned is that you have to maintain your focus at
all times—and your momentum. You’ve heard me mention those
two success tips before, and this is because I learned about them
the hard way—I’d lost my focus and suddenly I was faced with
some setbacks. But here’s another thought: Your problems can be
temporary if you keep your momentum moving forward. We all
experience difficulties, but they can be blips if you remain posi-
tive and move on.
When I decide to do something, I have enough experience to
expect problems. Rarely is anything worth doing just a breeze.
Sometimes I feel like Sisyphus, who was condemned to ceaselessly
rolling a stone uphill—but that’s just the way it is sometimes. So I
just keep going. I don’t give up. My focus is intense enough to
make the effort worth it, and my momentum makes sure that my
efforts won’t be futile. I have learned a lot because of demanding
situations.
One way to avoid mishandling mistakes is to realize they can
happen to us every day. It’s a way of being prepared without being
a pessimist. Problems, setbacks, mistakes, and losses are all a part of
life. It’s something we have to accept. We shouldn’t be shocked if
and when they happen. Don’t let things knock you off your feet
or off your rocker either. Keep your equilibrium by knowing what
you’re dealing with. If you are taken by surprise, then by all means,
ask yourself what you’ve learned from the experience. Don’t just
go out and make the same mistake again and hope for the best.
You’ll be getting a lot of the same hard knocks and tough lessons
over and over again if you don’t assess your situation each and
every time.
Here’s where the going gets tricky. You have to know when to
call it quits and when to keep moving forward. There’s always that
fine line between acceptance and resignation to think about.
DONALD J. TRUMP