Reverse is a useful gear
Unintended consequences
Humans like to compare. Up or down, high or low, right or wrong and innumerable others. All day long. The result is that one of those choices is often made the villain or takes on a negative vibe. It is a difficult habit to remain neutral in comparisons. They have a built-in prejudice. Often, consequences are attached also. That might change things. When reason joins choice, the result can be dramatic. But there is another way to see things when a setback occurs. Like many things in life, a counterintuitive glance sheds light on another side. Setbacks often incite the human need to fix what happened. But there is another likely scenario to notice. Many setbacks act as setups. If you feel yourself slipping backwards, there is often a backstop. This setup allows a push-off-all-over-again stop. A good thrust becomes the propulsion. No climbing out of the hole is necessary. Don’t let the word back hold you from moving forward. The consequence needed is up.
Turn around to see what is not visible.
Every little step
Option #1: Which direction do you look towards?
Option #2: Are you set up for a good setback?
Option #3: Which consequences scare you?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best describes a great setback, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
