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Two Brush Strokes: Look For The Opportunity In Every Crisis
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This video is a raw video, recorded in my study, of an article I read entitled Two Brush Strokes by Bob Proctor, that I came across in my studies a little while ago and I wanted to reshare it today! Video was recorded a little while ago so not judgement allowed!
The Chinese word for ‘crisis’ is Wei Ji. When written it comprises two symbols, two brush strokes. One that means danger, the other means opportunity.
The moral of the article is that in every crisis situation there is danger, but there is also opportunity. It is up to us which we see and which we focus on.
As the article is less than a page, I have written it out below, and read it aloud in the video above. I hope this helps you wherever you are in your life. And remember, always look for the opportunity in any crisis situation! If you look for it you will find it.
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Two Brush Strokes
The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word “crisis”. One brush stroke stands for danger, the other for opportunity.
Richard M. Nixon gave us some excellent advice, and we would be wise to heed his advice as we face a potential crisis in our lives.
“Among other things, crisis represent opportunities to grow in wisdom. When you approach each crisis with this attitude, you will pluck the opportunity out of every situation and benefit from it. This attitude also sets the stage mentally for you to continue to grow.”
Richard M. Nixon
Everyone has problems and every now and then, everyone experiences a crisis. Former President Richard Nixon certainly had his. He must be an authority on opportunity. Richard Nixon possessed both wisdom and mental strength. Not unlike us, he was not born with these qualities. He learned to develop them. All great leaders do. The important element is how you handle crises.
Most public personalities are mental giants. Their lives are examined and openly criticised on a daily basis. For many people this would be an unbearable crisis. However, to the personality who has high goals and a strong desire to reach them, the public criticism is viewed as unpleasant but a necessary part of the experience they require. A diamond in its original state is a rough piece of coal. It is only through abrasion that it becomes a beautiful gem.
“Crises”, two brush strokes. One stands for danger, the other for opportunity. Remember… Be aware of danger yet, equally as important, recognise the opportunity. Excellent advice. Don’t shy away from a crisis. Glean from it what you need to learn and move on. If you view crises in this light, it will definitely make you a stronger person.
“Don’t shy away from a crisis. Glean from it what you need to learn and move on.”
Bob Proctor
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To your success,
Jaiye
