I met the most inspiring older woman the other day. After our conversation, I started thinking about the different ways that people deal with adversity. Some people seem to be able to rise above the most difficult of circumstances to shine and lead a productive life and some people seem to fall apart like a cheap watch. What makes the difference?
I recently moved further away from my office because it made sense for my family. I now have a 1 hour commute to the office and back home every day. I am on the road for 2 hours a day. Even if I am only going to the office 3 days a week that is still 24 hours a month and 288 hours a year that I am spending in my vehicle. That is close to the teaching time of a full semester at University.
I was thinking lately about the issue of life-long learning, it is so important that we continue to learn and grow throughout our lives. Charlie “Tremendous” Jones put it best when he said “You will be the same person in 5 years except for the people you have met and the books you have read”.
Lately I’ve been thinking about how things tend to happen if I let go of the outcome. I remember when I was single and so wanted to meet my soul mate. So many people told me to stop trying so hard to find the love of my life and he might just show up. Well they were right because when I decided to give up and buy a house and get a dog that was when I met my future husband Kevin. Same thing with getting pregnant, when I decided to stop trying so hard and just live my life I miraculously got pregnant.
It sounds crazy but both of these things flowed to me when I put the intention out there. Took what action was necessary and then just let it happen.
Dr. Carolyn Anderson is an ophthalmic surgeon, entrepreneur, speaker and a mom. She is a columnist, Huffington Post blogger and soon to be author. Her medical training and years as an entrepreneur give her unique insights in business and life. Carolyn is available to speak on a variety of topics pertaining to business success, running a successful medical practice, empowering women and aging gracefully and powerfully.
