190: How to Deal with a Setback [Podcast]

Company of One

How to deal with a setback... That is a question we all encounter from time to time. Setbacks look like a lot of things: Job loss Project failed Demoted Did not get the job you hoped for How to Deal with a Setback Own it - take 100% responsibility. Placing the blame is great - but it takes you out of control. You have become a victim, and you cannot change the circumstances. We want to blame others because Politics Discrimination Stupidity Relationship issues Write down the thoughts - How do you feel. I lost this job and will never get another good job again. I was overlooked for the promotion because they found me out - I have hit my peak. Since I am [black, white, male, female] I will never get ahead in this [industry/company] Write down the reality - What is more likely the truth. I got this job, can get another. I know more now. I am more valuable. I have learned more and can do more - if I want to. Do I? Others who are [black, white, male, female] have done remarkable things in this [industry/company] - so can I. What has this failure offered you? Freedom to explore Opportunity to reset Get some training. Improve the situation - Define some steps you can do to improve the situation Job loss - Stop and define what you want now. This setback is a chance to reset. Overlooked Get my head in gear and ask for mentorship and help from my leadership. I must be missing something. Congratulate the person who got the job over me. I might be their boss soon! Failed project - What can I do to improve on the situation? Get the team together to come up with a plan. Click here to listen now. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my Company of One? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today, so you don’t miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you like what you hear, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast. I also love reading them and connecting with you. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Links mentioned in this episode: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living