How do you handle hard times in life?

 

Let's talk about being courageous real quick.

Do you remember when I shared my secret that I suck at public speaking?

Well, I still suck at it.

And I always use that as my motivation to be one percent better than I was yesterday.

I'm sure at some point in our lives, we have played a video game.

I am a fan of E-Sports, and I always envision myself that I am playing the game of life.

For me to reach another level, I have to finish different quests, overcome missions & challenges, find a mentor, unlock new maps, and learn a new skill to make my character stronger and stronger.

You see, we can always simplify our lives.

If we want to learn something, we just have to show up and start with Step 1.

At some point, the experience will teach us the lesson that our character needs at that moment.

But what's interesting is we can incorporate to our everyday lives the concepts that we can get from playing video games (except the part of getting resurrected again.)

Every single day we have a choice to be dauntless in our lives and to live intentionally for us to improve our character's levels and skills.

Maybe it's through reading an educational book, finding a good mentor, enrolling in a course, eliminating ineffective habits, or finding a community where you feel safe and challenged at the same time.

The goal is to reach level 2 and move to a higher level.

Or simply putting yourself out there and let the experience teach you what you have to learn.

Every single day we have a choice to be more courageous in life.

Yesterday, I was tested again to give my impromptu thoughts about this quote:

"Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed." - Bob Riley

This was the quote that challenged my courage and comprehension skills.

Our theme was "Virtual Heroes."

And I was allowed to be myself and just freely express my authentic insights without being judged.

Imagine the feeling of being in a community where there's no judgment, and people are giving you 'healthy' feedback to improve and grow.

That's the community that I always attract in my life.

How about you? What kind of community do you attract?

Again, it was not the perfect speech in the world.

But for me, it was the perfect moment to be more courageous in life, learn from my mistakes, and to step outside my comfort zone.

Truly, it is uncomfortable.

Jitters and flinches will always be there.

Like the feeling that I always get when I take a freezing cold shower in the morning.

You just have to embrace it and do what you have to do.

Be in the present moment.

And lastly, enjoy and acknowledge your imperfections.

Before I end this blog.

I'll leave you again with this question...

"How do you handle hard times in life?"

Love. Jerom