ADVERSITY

J. Naisbitt talks about excelling during adversity. He says the three great presidents of the United States were George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt.  They were great because each led the nation thru times that were the worst for her ... The American Revolution, the Civil War and World War II, respectively.  In between each of them, most of the presidents were 'What's His Name?'  

During adversity is when great leaders are needed.  So don't give up the ship.  We can muddle thru good times by ourselves - it doesn't take any stroke of genius to get a bunch of people thru times that are going great - but we need great leaders to get us through the tough times.


It was said of King Edward VIII of England, who abdicated the throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee he loved: 'He was at his very best when times were good.'

Ugh.  Please don't let that ever be said of me -- or of you.  Great leaders excel in their leadership when there is difficulty.  So don't resent the rocky times.  These are what makes you stronger.  These are what bring your greatest opportunities.


And be blessed.