Mary’s Minute
"The pessimist complains about the
wind. The optimist expects it to
change. The leader adjusts the
sail." - John Maxwell
There are so many things in life that are out of
our control. This quote is offered as a metaphor,
but it also provides an example of something that is out of our control - the
wind/weather. We can complain, we can expect,
or we can try to use each situation to our advantage. When something negative happens to us,
complaining is an option, but one that will not change the situation or make us
better. We can accept or expect as an
optimist would do, or we can be the courageous leader who sees every experience
as an opportunity to move us forward. Being an optimist makes life more enjoyable
for us and the people around us, but this quote takes it a step further. It isn’t always enough to see the best, but
we also need to act in a positive way. Even
a negative experience can be positive if we use it as an opportunity for
growth. Life is full of challenges that
cannot be avoided. We are not given the
choice of what will be tossed in our path. We are, fortunately, equipped with the ability
to choose how we react. We can be
pessimists, optimists, or leaders. We
can complain, accept, or adjust the sails in order to make the most of every
situation. We are Commodores, so I think
we know how to adjust the sails! Sail
on!
Have
a great week!
Mary
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