The Proving Ground

“Adversity is the proving ground for success.”

                                                                  Alism

One definition for prove is “to establish as true”[i].   It is true, good success only comes about through adversity.  Therefore, troubles, obstacles, and hindrances are all meant to give you an opportunity to see what you are made of.  Adversity defines the pretenders (people who act like they’re winning) from the contenders (people who believe they can win).

When we look at ships, they were never created to stay docked. How would we ever know it would and could float if it never left the dock to venture out into the sea?  How would we know it could withstand the storm if it never faced one?  Likewise, we will not have the privilege of knowing our potential or experience the pleasure of good success if we are never put in situations and circumstances that would not only test our mettle, but also prove the veracity of our existence.

It’s time for a paradigm shift.  The next time you experience an onslaught of adversity, consider it as your friend.  It tells you everything you want to hear…especially how great and authentic you really are!  It’s character building time…you must stand up strong and say, “I will have my success!”    

Aim High…

© 2012 Aldean Pearson

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Aldean “Al” Pearson is a Professional Speaker, Trainer, and Perspective Coach.  He is the Co-Founder of the LĪVE! movement, a speaking, training and coaching organization committed to developing extraordinary people, families, and businesses. His “up-front and candid,” yet at times humorous approach empowers his clients and audiences to look past their limitations to find the hidden gems of capability within. He is married with twin boy and girl. 
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[i] Webster’s New World Dictionary, Completely New Edition:  Wiley Publishing, Inc.  2003.

Possibilities, Potential or Promise?

How are you viewing life?
Do you see it as having Possibilities, Potential, or Promise?

If your view of life is either of the first two, let me take a moment to give you a different perspective. 

Possibilities:  Viewing life from the perspective of possibility is merely looking at life as a likelihood or chance of your success.  Playing odds may at times gain you a victory here or there, but does not sustain you in the long run. For example, it is said that over 70% of all lottery winners squander their winnings in a few years.

Potential:  Viewing life from the perspective of Potential is merely living beneath your capacity.  Potential is merely unused capacity.  It is said that some of the greatest authors, teachers, musicians, architects, etc. are in the cemetery.  They died with Potential.

Promise: Viewing life from the perspective of Promise gives your life not only meaning, but also drive.  A promise is an agreement, pledge, or declaration that something WILL BE DONE.  You were created with a promise.  You were sent here to fulfill a purpose.  The journey of life truly begins when you can embrace that understanding.  Regardless of how you got here, whether planned, through one night of reckless enjoyment, or any other situation. YOU ARE NOT A MISTAKE!  You had to be here at that moment to create change and fulfill a PROMISE. 

Live your life knowing you can do something that NO OTHER PERSON ON EARTH is assigned to do.  That not only makes you special, it gives your life PROMISE.

Go out today living out your PROMISE and go to bed EMPTY every night knowing that you’ve maximized your capacity for THE DAY.  

Aim High…

© 2011 Aldean Pearson

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Aldean “Al” Pearson is a Professional Speaker, Trainer, and Perspective Coach.  He is the Co-Founder of the LĪVE! movement, a speaking, training and coaching organization committed to developing extraordinary people, families, and businesses. His “up-front and candid,” yet at times humorous approach empowers his clients and audiences to look past their limitations to find the hidden gems of capability within. He is married with twin boy and girl. 
Contact: AlPearson1@gmail.com

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