In life, everyone goes through ups and downs. Just like tasting different flavors, life is all about experiencing various challenges. Regardless of the privileged life your parents provide, you need to learn and grow to become a better and stronger person.
Everyone’s life journey is unique, but most form a closed loop where the starting point is also the endpoint.
Therefore, no matter how big a circle we go around, we will eventually come back to the starting point. After going through this cycle, everyone’s feelings are different, with their own joys and sorrows.
When experiencing the lows in life, what sets people apart is their attitude. If one stays positive, doesn’t dwell too much on past losses, and quickly gets back on track, then the low point becomes a kind of rebirth for them.
I once heard an expert say: “The biggest difference between people lies in how resilient they are in the face of challenges. The greater the resilience, the higher the bounce back, leading to extraordinary achievements.”
This might sound cliché, but it’s true.
I knew a boss who, during an economic crisis, saw his flourishing company facing bankruptcy overnight, unstoppable like a falling building.
After the company went bankrupt, he felt negative and despondent for a while, but he didn’t give himself too much time to wallow in laziness.
After taking a break for two months, he started studying new knowledge intensively, learning systematic methods of managing and operating a company, identifying the flaws in his previous business, continuously improving, and seizing the opportunity at the right time.
Finally, after more than half a year of learning, he found a suitable opportunity, made another effort, and achieved results several times better than before.
We often see successful people shining in their glory, but we fail to see their silent efforts, humility, determination, and morale before their success.
It is said that your success is related to your efforts, but few mention how your success is linked to your mindset during difficult times.
In life, when things are going well, it’s like a spring breeze, but once luck turns, you become the person everyone looks down upon, even losing your own self-esteem. Many people find it hard to move on from past glories, unwilling to face and solve present challenges.
A single fall can completely defeat a person.
My brother-in-law is a typical example of this.
Starting as an employee and rising to become the factory manager, the glory he enjoyed didn’t last until retirement. With aging parents and young children to support, just when he needed money the most, everything came to a sudden halt.
Thinking that he could easily find a job better than before, he struggled to find a satisfying position in a tough job market.
Feeling idle, he got into gambling, quickly squandering his savings.
Unsatisfied with job opportunities, he became reliant on my sister’s meager salary. He would often brag about his past successes when drunk, but lacked the drive to reflect, improve, and strive for better days, living a life of despondency.
Different approaches during a low point can lead to significant changes in one’s life. So, when you hit a low point, the first thing to adjust is your mindset. A positive mindset can help you find the motivation to move forward, rather than passively accepting the situation.
Entering a low point in life is actually a great opportunity to improve oneself, especially for those who have fallen from a high point, as they have great potential to bounce back.
At this moment, you can reflect on why you are where you are today. Despite the unfavorable circumstances, some people thrive in business. It’s a time to assess your shortcomings, learn from others’ successes, and figure out how to keep moving forward steadily.
As mentioned in the first case, when you are at a low point, adjust your mindset first. Maintaining a calm mindset will help you quickly find solutions to your problems. A positive attitude will reveal issues you hadn’t noticed before, whether in work or within yourself. By observing and reflecting, you can rediscover your path and set sail once again.