chapter 20

Handle crises

Crises are good. They are the times you learn the most and develop fastest. During a crisis you will be living life with the record button on, and in full technicolour. You will be creating memories for a lifetime. A crisis is also your chance to make your mark, to make a difference that everyone notices when you resolve the crisis. Crises can be career defining for better, not just for worse. Of course, during the crisis it will not feel so positive: you will encounter stress, adversity and most of the negative emotions that humanity has developed. If you can step back and see the longer term, more positive perspective ...

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