Neil discusses his top tips on how to keep positive especially when you come across problems or challenges that you may face within general life. It’s important not to take life problems and challenges personally because we’re all human and have 1 life to life so there’s no point wasting time and energy feeling negatively about life’s hiccups. Listen in to find out more…

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Things do go wrong. All problems and challenges are part of life; you’ve got to get over it. Problems are not personal.

Consider whether you have control over these problems/issues. If you do have control over them then it means you have the option to change it, if so then roll your sleeves up! If you can’t change them then don’t waste time and energy on trying to change them.

Ask yourself what the worst way you could respond to these problems is then think of better responses you could choose. Then ask which is the one that would lead to the best success?

Find the opportunity within the problems. In every situation of change, there is an opportunity.

If your plans don’t work out, then just make another plan. Make a plan which now reflects the events, circumstances and changes that are going on around you. Bring your plan up to date. It’s a chance to refine your thinking and adapt and respond to the changes that are inevitable within business.

When people let you down, accept that some people just won't make the cut. Ask yourself are you expecting too much of people. When people let you down they’re showing you who really they are. They’ll give you clarity which is a good thing. When you do have to get rid of people from your life then just remember they were taking up space for other really great people.

You will change but if your work is in line with your values then it will be a positive thing.

How we feel minute to minute it’s up to us. It’s how you choose to feel about situations and how you come back from them.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Things will go wrong.’

‘Stuff happens but you need to deal with reality.’

‘Divert your energy to change your view of the problem’

‘If you’re not looking for opportunity then it will pass you by so ask yourself where’s the good in this or what’s the positives.’

‘Always remember to find out what’s good in any situation.’

‘remember to say revolute on your direction but stay flexible with the route on which you get there.’

‘When things change around you then adapt to the change. Make use of the change.’

‘The sooner you spot a duffer, the sooner you spot a tosser, the better.’

‘Be prepared to loose people on the way.’

‘Never be afraid to loose a tosser and if you do need to then do it as fast as you can.’

‘Count your blessings.’

 ABOUT THE HOST

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years of experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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