Toward the end of my telecommunications career, I faced a significant challenge. As a third-line manager, I found myself caught in a major downsizing. My role shifted dramatically; I became an individual contributor focused on reviewing reports and helping others resolve problems.
At first, I was furious. How could this happen to me? I felt undervalued and defeated, spending weeks feeling sorry for myself and questioning my worth. It felt like I’d been knocked down, and I struggled to move past the disappointment for a while.
But over time, clarity set in. My salary remained the same, my responsibilities decreased, and the relentless demands of management disappeared. What initially felt like a demotion was an opportunity for a fresh perspective.
Was it easy? Not at all. But after a month, I stopped dwelling on the loss and started focusing on the positives. I looked up, and with that, I found the strength to get up and move forward. That experience taught me that even when life takes an unexpected turn, there’s always a way to rise again.
As in this example, life has knocked me down, and moments of heartbreak, failure, and disappointment have tested my strength. During these times, Les Brown’s words, “If you can look up, you can get up,” inspired hope. They reminded me that I can keep moving forward by lifting my eyes and seeing the path ahead.
Looking up is more than a physical act; it’s a mental shift. It’s about choosing to see past obstacles and believing in brighter days. From that belief, the strength to rise becomes possible. Challenges are not the end; they’re chapters in my story.
When life feels heavy, I look up, get up, and carry on. I’ve overcome things, and my story isn’t over; it’s just beginning. When tough circumstances appear, I plan to keep going; I am far from finished.
What about you? When life knocks you down, can you look up and get up?
Watch for the blind spots.
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