Ep 149: Five Steps to Overcoming Adversity

The Purposeful Career Podcast

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a proverbial dark hole, unable to see a way out? Be it a financial crisis, a health scare, or an unexpected career shift — we've all been there. But, how do we climb out? Join me as I share my personal journey of triumph over adversity and the five-step plan that guided me out of my own dark hole, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking to regain control.
I'll guide you through the gritty reality of these disheartening situations, the importance of acknowledging when we are in such a predicament, and the healing power this realization brings. Drawing upon a particularly challenging time in my life, I share how I confronted a financial abyss of my own making. We discuss the crucial first step: the stop. Stopping the digging, acknowledging the hole, and only then, commencing the climb.
Climbing out doesn't happen overnight, and that's okay. Together, we'll explore the strategies to navigate these tricky terrains. I'll share with you some key visualization exercises that helped me imagine a future outside of my hole, giving me the momentum to push through. We'll harness the transformative power of imagination, drawing on the energy of our future selves to fuel our resilience and ambition. So, get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, as we convert these dark holes into stepping stones toward success and resilience.

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1. Climbing Out of a Dark Hole (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing and Escaping the Hole (00:08:19)

3. Climbing Out of the Hole (00:23:26)

4. Climbing Out of the Hole (00:29:46)