You're a Firefighter

There are only handful of guarantees in life. Perhaps the most prominent being that virtually nothing goes according to plan. Starting a business, writing a book, or making a film for example are such extraordinarily difficult endeavors there's almost no way it possibly could go exactly the way you'd want it to.

We've all received a phone call out of the blue with discouraging news, searched longer that we'd hoped to find a job, or been blindsided by someone's desire to no longer be with us in a relationship, professional or personal.

In other words, you're always going to be putting out fires; unexpected hurdles on your journey to living a fulfilling career and life.

Once you accept your perennial role as a firefighter it's actually quite liberating. You understand that life requires you to pivot, be on your toes, and think flexibly. Once you understand this you're less likely to become discouraged or thrown off at the next curve ball thrown your way because you've conditioned yourself to adjust.

Strap on your helmet and handle adversity with poise. It's just another reliable step to getting to where you want to be.