The #1 Trait to Handle Pressure Effectively
So, what is the number one trait to handle pressure effectively?
It's resolve.
You can learn all the fancy techniques, tricks, books, and quotes you want, but until you resolve that, no matter what, you will do this, pressure will always take over. The fears, doubts, and worry, that pressure cocktail will just take over and dominate, keeping you hooked in your story, and you won't break free. Until you resolve that, no matter what happens, you're coming out of this.
I read a compelling story by Frederick Douglass. If you don't know who he is, he's famous. He's one of the most prolific figures during the slave period, who escaped slavery. His biography reveals he was paralyzed with fear, his spirit crushed, but he knew he couldn't remain a slave any longer. Staying meant enduring beatings, abuse, whippings, torment, and trauma that he couldn't bear. He also understood that attempting to break free would expose him to potential enemies everywhere, and capture meant certain death. He wrote in his own words that he had to resolve to escape. No matter the obstacles, he was determined to break free.
Many of you may be facing pressure, whether in a job you wish to leave but the security of a paycheck holds you back, or starting your own business without a background, ideas, or capital is overwhelming. Or perhaps making a sale, asking for something, or showing more assertiveness, aggression, and determination. Yet, you can learn all the techniques and business models, but until you resolve in your mind that, no matter what, you will do this, change won't come.
I often tell my clients, if things are ever going to change for you, you must be willing to change your mind. So, change your mind today and embrace the concept of absolute resolve, and although it may not happen immediately, you will find a way to succeed.
From Find a Way to Win, a blog by Calvin Strachan
Calvin is a high energy keynote speaker, trainer and coach
He has worked with numerous global organizations and several Fortune 500 companies such as Abbott, Bristol Meyers, Coca Cola, Hershey, Pfizer, Salesforce, Sony, TD and Verizon
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