TCFBO #029: Words of Encouragement

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Today, we wanted to share something personal with you.

Right next to the desk where we do most of our work from, there are two phrases pinned to the noticeboard which were said to us by a friend and mentor.

And in the moment they were said to us, we were present enough to notice their impact and took the time to capture them and put them where they would act as as daily reminders.

The first one is:

"Worrying did not add any time to your life, but may have deleted it. You have everything you need to overcome all you will ever face."

This one's a constant reminder that worry is more than just something that plays on one’s mind.

It's something that steals our time, energy and even our health, shortening our lives in the process.

In the world of business, challenges are a daily occurrence.

But worrying doesn’t solve anything.

There have been times in the past where we’ve been facing a significant and what appeared to be a scary problem.

And, as a result, we have become fearful and worried about what might happen.

And yet, each time, as we emerged on the other side of the problem, the fear and worry we experienced beforehand, was misplaced.

And we discovered we were able to handle the challenge that had been placed in front of us.

So, not only does this phrase remind us that worrying is detrimental to our lives, it also reminds us of what we have been able to overcome in the past and that we have the strength and resources to face any hurdle we may face now or in the future.

It reminds us to be confident rather than anxious.

The second phrase is:

"Every decision is the right one."

Now, this might sound like a recipe to just make any old decision.

But that’s not what it’s about.

It's about the power of perspective.

In business, we make countless decisions – some work out well, others not so much.

And some work out in a way we may view as an unmitigated disaster!

Sometimes when we don’t get the results we expected we can end up being self critical.

And, if we’re not careful, we can end up beating ourselves up for making a “wrong” decision.

But in reality, each decision teaches us something valuable.

There's no wrong decision if we’re learning and evolving.

Steve Jobs once said:

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.

So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.

You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.

This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”

This is something we’ve experienced time and time again.

Results that weren’t what we expected, or wanted, at the time have led on to opportunities that would never have otherwise occurred.

Yet, these things only become apparent with hindsight.

So this phrase not only encourages us to take action, rather than suffer with paralysis of analysis.

It reminds us that even if things don’t turn out the way we expect, the decision we made was the right one, even if we can’t yet see why.

So, why are we sharing these with you?

Because words have power.

They can shift the way you think, change your approach, and transform your day.

In short, they can change your state of mind.

And when you are in a better state of mind, the chances are you will make better decisions.

Maybe these phrases resonate with you.

Or perhaps they spark a desire to find your own words of encouragement.

If so, we encourage you to find those words that speak to you and keep them close by.

Let us know how you get on and we’ll see you next week.

Paul & Philly

P.S. Do you have a mantra or a favourite quote that keeps you going? We’d love to know and may even share it in a future newsletter. Your words might just be the inspiration someone else needs to hear.

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