How daily challenges often mask deeper truths about growth and opportunity
I was deeply touched by another post from Adam Grant, Organizational psychologist at Wharton, #1 NYT bestselling author.
He says: “The purpose of negative emotions is not to cause misery. It’s to prevent mistakes. Outrage is a signal to speak up. Anxiety is a prompt to prepare. Guilt is a reminder to repair. Disappointment is a cue to persist. Pain reveals principles. Where we hurt is a clue to what we value.”
In working with small business owners, I've observed how their daily challenges often mask deeper truths about growth and opportunity. Adam's perspective resonated with me.
The purpose of business struggles is not to discourage growth. It's to illuminate opportunities.
Declining sales are a signal to innovate.
Tight cash flow is a prompt to optimize.
Competition is a reminder to differentiate.
Setbacks are cues to adapt.
Time constraints reveal priorities.
Where we feel stretched is a clue to what needs strategizing.