What I Learned About Why Choosing What’s Hard, Over What’s Easy Might Be The Best Choice.
Hearing the word difficult usually elicits a similar response in most people. We can all agree our initial thought is probably, “What other option do I have? This is way too hard.” However, the more I see the successes others have accomplished by attacking and overcoming difficult situations, the more I want to tackle any difficult opportunity I can.
Difficulty equals opportunity because those who figure it out as opposed to giving up, or choosing the easy way out, will always win. How, you might ask? The lessons learned by those who overcome a difficult situation are more valuable because it’s one more thing they can check off as to what they’ve experienced, and overcome. By sticking in through a difficult situation, the end result is the reward one reaps. While others give up, or chose an easier route, those who can figure it out and solve a problem that no one else could, will always be more of an asset to a company. Those types of people are seen as endurers, problem solvers, solution providers – and every CEO wants that type of person on their team.
The person who figures it out, develops a skill that isn’t easily accomplished because most people will always, 100% of the time choose what’s easy. But problem solvers always win. They show that they are capable of handling adversity, without losing their cool. They show that they are willing to fail, and make mistakes if it means that they come out on the other side of difficulty – which equals the opportunity to succeed. I think the quote goes, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Well, problem solvers always take the shot. They never pass the ball unless they’re giving someone else the chance to shine, however they will hold onto the ball if it means they are in control of the outcome. They thrive off pressure and see it as an opportunity.
So if you’re willing to do what’s difficult, as opposed to what’s easy, you will always win. The path of overcoming what’s difficult is a road that is a lot less traveled. The great thing is, you’re either creating new tracks and leading the way, or following a path that someone who’s already overcome and reached success has laid out.