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3 Strategies for Handling the Unexpected

Published: March 16, 2021, 8 p.m.

What do we do when the unexpected happens? Being an entrepreneur comes with high stress, where we spend a lot of our time not knowing if things are going to work out. It\u2019s important for successful entrepreneurs to stay grounded and know how to handle these unexpected hurdles, especially in the business world. But how do we handle when these unexpected things come at you from the outside world? Today, Tom shares three major strategies for handling the occasional curve-ball life throws at you: create and stick to your routines, exercise regularly, and lean on your trusted support network for guidance through a tough time.

 


 


\u201cThere is nothing wrong with asking for help in our personal lives when unexpected things happen.\u201d


-Tom Gaddis


 


In This Episode:


  • Sometimes life will throw you curveballs. It\u2019s okay to feel your feelings and honor them for a time. If you\u2019re really struggling with something unexpected, reach out for help. There is nothing wrong with asking for help in our personal lives when something unexpected happens. 

  • Tom relays three pivotal strategies for handling whatever unexpected stuff life throws at you. Coordinate and stick to a routine. Whether that is in the morning, in the evening, or before you start working-- create a routine, double down, and do it all the time, even, and ESPECIALLY when you don\u2019t want to.

  • Exercise! You don\u2019t need to be a bodybuilder to exercise. Even quick daily walks to get your body moving and blood flowing will go a long way in handling the unexpected.

  • Find people you can trust that have been through what you\u2019re going through and turn to them for support. Cultivate a support network of trusted friends, mentors, colleagues, or professionals that you can turn to when life throws you those curve-balls.

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