The 'Never Say Die' Attitude

i simply love reading The Sunday Times.. somehow it's less stressful, more entertaining and at times, learned a couple of new things! ;-) Today, under the CATS Recruit section, the 'Pick yourself up' article is fantastic! especially the example on Abraham Lincoln.. Let me note down his 8 major setbacks before he became the US president!

1. In 1832, defeated for state legislature. Elected in 1834.
2. In 1838, defeated for speaker of the state house.
3. In 1840, defeated for elector.
4. In 1843, defeated for Congress. Elected in 1846.
   
5. In 1849, lost in re-election.
6. In 1855, defeated United States Senate.
7. In 1856, defeated for Vice-President.
8. In 1858, run for US Senate & lost again.
9. In 1860, elected president for US!
   

Lesson learned - STAY RESILIENT!!

One technique: When faced with a problem, give yourself 30 seconds to think of any 5 answers! Be creative.. include crazy ideas! The concept is to challenge yourself on problems the hands-on way, with can-do attitude, rather than running away from it..

Article from Dr Tony Alessandra, president of Online Assessments and co-founder of Mentor.com, an online e-learning company. For more info, visit www.alessandra.com.