Adversity Definition (RethinkAdversity.com)

I am constantly surprised by the numerous amounts of times that I get asked asked what is the definition of adversity is. A simple google search will define adversity as difficulties or misfortune. I hate that definition because it lacks the key fundamentals of what a adversity actually does. Before I explain what I mean by that let me ask you a question, what makes a person valuable? I believe what makes a person valuable, is their ability to solve problems. Take a second and truly think about what I just said! 

Why is it that a professional earns more than your average Joe? It is because they have the ability to solve other people’s problems. Their knowledge is what makes them valuable to society. So, I feel that when defining adversity it is critical to add to the definition that adversities somehow bring value to the person facing it. As a result I define adversity as, 

"chance to increase an individual’s value by overcoming a challenge".

This ideology forms the basis of my mind set. Understanding this concept has allowed me to embrace problems because I am constantly looking forward to the value that they will bring to me. 

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6 Traits that Will Help Anyone Overcome Adversity

6 Traits that Will Help Anyone Overcome Adversity

I believe that the law of attraction has the ability to change anyone’s life. By projecting positivity, kind thoughts, and maintaining an open mind set a person is much more likely to have more good days then bad. Understanding that adversities happen is a given, but understanding how to deal with them is another story.

We may not be able to control what life throws at us but we are able to control are attitude towards the matter.  I understand that the proper attitude towards facing an adversity can be the difference between success and failure.  If you want to learn to portray a never giving up attitude then you must embrace the following qualities.

1. Be Enthusiastic

When a person is truly enthusiastic about anything everyone in the room can tell. What is even more exciting is that being enthusiastic becomes contagious. By maintaining your enthusiasm you not only elevate your personal aura but you begin to elevate everyone else in the room. Also by being enthusiastic people are more likely to listen when being enthusiastic themselves.

2. Focus

Zone into what you want to accomplish. Determine what is it that you want to achieve and how is it that you will be able to effectively complete the task at hand. Make up a mental plan and WRITE IT DOWN!

3.  Sense of Urgency

A sense of urgency is what provokes a person to get ‘up and at em’. The problem that most face is that they will come up with a reason why the task does not need to get done right away. Once you overcome  that small voice in your head that says “just do it later”, you will become one step closer to overcoming adversities more effectively.

4. Keep Advancing

Once you begin to get things moving the process will either become easier or progressively get more challenging. Either way keep it moving, as a law of physics states a body in motion stays in motion. Momentum becomes a state of mind and as a result you will keep pushing even through disappointment.

5. Curiosity

Curiosity may have killed the cat but lacking curiosity will kill your drive. You must want to know why things occur in the manner that they do.  After curiosity comes knowledge.

6. Keeping Your Composure

You are going to face adversities in life no matter what. Developing the ability to stay calm during the storm prove as a valuable tool throughout life. By maintaining your composure you may reveal ideas that you may never have thought of if you were in a hectic mood. Plus less stress has never hurt anyone.

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*The Focus is Real* (RethinkAdversity.com)

Another great poem from poet Joshua Rosario.

*The Focus is Real*

You can picture your world, on a silver platter

Gourmet

Luxurious

Yet what does it matter

Two lips may pair

For words are just weak

Commitment is lacking

May your actions for once speak

Cuts, bruises, the blood that you shed

Will spread out great rumors

Untill the rumors are dead

Let not one fall to there knees in disgrace

Rather stand up tall

For the moment is ment to embrace

A victory is not won with a mind that is shallow

The conscience will follow

Like man and his shadow

So put it all on the table

May you risk what you feast

But beware of your gaurd

For pleasure gaurds you least

The focus is real

May you not be forgetful

As darkness approaches

Shall you not be regretful

A sacrifice to the fullest

Anyone can tap its power

But its given to the fewest

For many more are simply just coward

-Joshua Rosario-

J&R Poetry©

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*Where Do We Stand* (RethinkAdversity.com)

Here is a poem written by the creative poet Joshua Rosario. His work relates so closely to the ideas that RethinkAdversity.com attempts to teach that I had no other option besides sharing it with others. If you like his work feel free to share and don't forget to check out RethinkAdversity.com for the newest content.

*Where Do We Stand*

How deep can one go when the struggle exist

Is it mind over matter

Or a journey to the abyss

How far shall one climb to make it through all this

Tainted by morals

If such morals persist

Can keep one cold hearted

Thats if, the heart still exist

Attitude over Gratitude

What a life we live in

As the world spits out it's poison

We allow it to stream, and sit in

What happened to the believers who wanted to make a difference

Playing in a role were we follow, but dont listen

This world may be crippled and crumbled

Yet can we still fix upon the pieces that we stumble

Its the mix of fear that causes

ones speech to mumble

For it takes belief in oneself to become ever so humble

Generation after generation

We loose the light thats been let in

A life that can be so simple

Has bumps and dead ends

The mind is so infinite

There's so much yet to discover

The sad truth is, will we even be here...........

I wonder

-Joshua Rosario-

J&R Poetry©

 

 

RethinkAdversity.com Full 5 Step plan

1. Understanding what adversity actually is
This may seem like common knowledge but few people actually understand what an adversity actually is. A simple google search will list the definition as “difficulties; misfortune” which lacks the key point. I haveformed my own definition that I believe better suits the word. An adversity is any obstacle or problem that allows you to grow as a result of overcoming it. Although an adversity serves as a problem it brings with it personal value

2. Analyzing the actual adversity
Analyzing the adversity is a step that most people tend not to pay much attention too. Not focusing on what the actual adversity is only sets people up for failure. In order to overcome an adversity you must understand what the actual adversity is. This may not seem as simple as it sounds. A common mistake is too often made is analyzing the wrong problem! For example someone who has financial adversities may believe that their problem lies with their income. This idea only masks the true problem which is the individuals spending. Rethinking adversity allows for the true problem to be addressed, therefore eliminating future adversities. The problem may not always be what it seems. This type of thinking is a necessary skill that allows someone to rethink adversity.

3. Added Reward 
The key to rethinking adversity is finding the value in the adversity. Understanding the benefit of facing an adversity is what makes a person appreciate the adversities they have faced. This is the most complicated step in the process of rethinking adversity. The reward, similar to the adversity, may not be as apparent as it seems. The key is to rethink your initial though about the adversity and all the challenges it brings. You must find value, even in situations where there may seem that no value is present. This is the key to a successful life.

4. Action 
The action step is what provokes change in your life. The manner in which you take an action to solve the problem is also very relevant. Act in the manner that you have always acted and you will receive the same results that you have always gotten. Your actions have to differ from previous attempts, but don’t limit yourself to one strategy. 

5. Appreciation  
Appreciation is the easiest step to accomplish and tends to come without much effort. After rethinking an adversity and facing it, one cannot help but to appreciate the skill. As a result of rethinking adversity you will obtain problem solving skills that have limitless potential depending on how you decide to implement them. After mastering the skill of rethinking adversity you will no longer run from your problems but instead seek to solve them, understanding that they will elevate you by adding value to your life.

RethinkAdversity.com 5-Step plan preview

At first the idea of developing the skill to rethink adversity may seem like an impossible task that only successful people are capable of doing, but it is honestly not. Anyone who wants to elevate to their next level in life is capable of learning this skill. I will list the five steps that I personally use to face any adversity. 

1.      Understand 
2.      Analyze 
3.      Reward
4.      Action
5.      Appreciation

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