Tag Archive: Adversity

Negative People and Situations – Part 2

So often we think that the job or boss is responsible for our plight and we look for another job thinking that will solve it. Sometimes it does… at least for a while. Marriage and divorce are no different. We convince ourselves that an outside change will make the difference because we think it will be less painful than looking inside of ourselves for the answer.
Negative people and circumstances are forever. Be excited about that. Negativity is proof of positivity. Without one, there is no need for another. And does anyone seriously want a world with no challenge, failure, or heartbreak? If so, you’ll have to deal with a world without achievement, success, and love. Not much fun if you ask me.

Negative people and situations

Often, the voice of the controversy is needed to make sure the best decision is made. When someone brings up a point or asks a question that slows the momentum of a decision, honor it. Make sure that question is answered as best you can before moving on. That perceived negativity might turn out to be the moment of clarity that saves you massive heartache down the road.

How To Escape Your Sinking Ship

A recent blog post remembering the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic sinking received a bigger response than we ever anticipated. It would take forever to answer each comment or letter privately so this video is PJ McClure’s response.

Compete, Don’t Compare

People who do not spend time looking inside of themselves gauge their own growth by how they compare to the people around them.

Positivity – Fake or Fuel

Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) is not about escaping reality or blissful ignorance. PMA is about conditioning your mind to look for opportunity and possibility in the face of adversity.

Spiritual Seeds – What Should We Think About

Paul might have been one of the most persecuted men in scripture. He could easily relate with the onslaught of negativity that we face regularly, so his advice on what we should think about is valuable.

Comparative Excellence is Total Mediocrity

  "To finish the evening we’re going to give the Craig Penley Athlete of the Year Award to the most outstanding senior athlete." Our high school athletic director was not the most eloquent man in the world, but he could not have spoken any sweeter words. "The recipient of this award exemplifies what we coaches…