Barb Bruno News Letter :VIEW IT AS AN ADVENTURE
Friday, April 4th, 2008This is dead on. Young recruiters tend to get over excited when *#$% happens. What’s even worse is that many managers don’t say “What’s next?”, instead they harp on this tiny insignificance and hold it against you. Luckily I only had one manager like that and I fired him :-).
Don’t sweat the small stuff… Seriously.
VIEW IT AS AN ADVENTURE
Dear Valued Client,
Recently, I had a scheduled call with one of my friends, and an owner I truly respect in our profession…. Paul Austin from Qualitec in Houston, TX.
His office called and informed me that Paul had a personal situation and would delay our call. The personal issue was that Paul’s house burnt to the ground that morning, and yet Paul did call me that same day. He explained the fire was caused by his golf cart battery, but that he, Nancy and their pets were not hurt.
I was focused on Paul, he was focused on our scheduled call. He then explained his philosophy on life…which I just have to share with all of you……“Adversity allows one the opportunity to develop their sense of humor”
He continued to explain that they do not believe in being victims and that this was going to be a “new adventure” in their life. They and their pets were safe and that was a true blessing.
How would you have reacted in this situation? My home burned down 25 years ago…and I must admit I did not see it as an adventure, nor did the experience develop my sense of humor. I cried a lot!
Paul is one of the most successful and positive men I have met. I now know why! He truly lives out his philosophy on life each day, regardless of circumstances.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life is you have NO CONTROL over what happens to you….ever!
However, you have 100% CONTROL over how you choose to react. Yes, you choose how you will react or you can choose NOT to react….and drive your clients, candidates, co-workers, spouse and children NUTS!
Let’s review the dreaded “problem areas” in our profession:
No Shows
No Starts
Counter-Offers
Offer-turndowns
Fall-offs
When you experience one of the above, could you win an Academy Award for your performance, or do you just say “So What – NOW What?”
When a Big Biller experiences one of these problems, their mind revert to the attitude of “NEXT” and they don’t miss a beat. They have so much going they just move on to the next deal.
Limit the time you stay upset (my suggestion is 5 minutes- and get as upset as humanly possible) and then do what you do best….get back on the phone and make things happen!
In the long run we are judged by how well, we overcome “failures” and keep going. Successful people fail much more than individuals who are NOT successful. Great example: Michael Jordan (I’m from Chicago!) He missed many more shots than he made – but that is NOT how he is remembered!
Successful people try more and so naturally they will experience failure more. Successful people view failure as a learning experience and a chance to grow. They dust themselves off and get right back in the game!
They do the same when they are hit with disappointment, tradgedy, health issues and the other challenges we will all face, sooner or later in our lives.
The next time “LIFE HAPPENS” try to remember Paul’s philosophy “Adversity allows one the opportunity to develop their sense of humor” and watch how much faster you get back on your path to prosperity and success.
TWO LIFESAVING TIPS FROM PAUL:
- Unplug your golf cart battery once your cart is “charged.”
- Place a fire alarm TODAY in your garage and attic.
Here’s to your success and prosperity!
Barb Bruno, CPC, CTS
