Outlook

Nine people were discussing a business problem. The challenge they were facing was not there fault; it was circumstances beyond their control that resulted in this problem. But the problem needed to be resolved. 

The problem was identified, and they were discussing what they were going to do about it. "What will we do," asked one of them. One person immediately said, "There is nothing we can do." That response was unacceptable to the rest of the group and acted as a spark of action. "Yes, there is something we can do!" replied two of them in unison. It was at that point that their minds started to work on coming up with solutions. And, a solution they did find!

We are all faced with challenges at some point in our lives, challenges that we did not create. Challenges that happened beyond our control. The difference is how we respond to these challenges; and what determines our outlook.