When the "bleep" hits the fan, it's hard to remember that there's a silver lining in pretty much every situation imaginable.
For example, take the horrible collapse that the Golden State Warriors just had in the NBA Finals, blowing a three games to one lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
At first glance, it would be a tough pill to swallow. The Warriors set the NBA record for wins in a regular season, and nobody expected this kind of collapse. It was unimaginable!
But there is a silver lining in it. In a blog post on Larry Brown Sports, Greg Papke argues that the bitter loss will put the
Warriors in a better position to land prize free agent Kevin Durant, who's a big catch in the basketball world.
A silver linings strategy can be applied for lots of things in your daily
life:
- blow a tire and have to walk a mile to get home? There's a good bit of exercise, and it'll help you get healthier.
- got dumped by your significant other? You're now free to find someone who's a better fit and truly appreciates
you.
- got demoted at work? There's your chance to start looking for a position with a new company, without the fear of a big loss (little to lose!)
- got fired? That's more time to spend with your family until you find something else.
And on and on ...
As I get older, I'm learning to look for the silver linings whenever something happens, and it keeps my stress level in check.
Give it a try!
Marc
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