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Success Comes With a New Pair of Glasses

By Valery Satterwhite

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"Every man takes the limits of his own vision for the limits of the world." - Arthur Schopenhauer

Four people on four different street corners witness the same traffic accident. The police arrive and ask each of the four people to describe what happened. And get four different versions of how the event happened.

Which of the four witnesses is right about what happened?

All of them.

And none of them.

The same is true in life.

How we view ourselves, our world, and the events of our lives depend upon our viewpoint. The proverbial lens through which we see creates this viewpoint. The lens is the system of beliefs, expectations, and presuppositions we hold. You use this lens when you evaluate your circumstances and opportunities.

For example, let's say two people walk into an audition for a leading role. Both are rejected with equal harsh criticism for their character portrayal and delivery.

One actor returns home, depleted, and validates his belief that he'll never make it as an actor. He gives up his dream of a theatrical career and sets about finding a 'real' job.

The other actor returns home and quickly writes down the critical remarks. He studies the remarks and adjusts his performance. He rehearses and rehearses and rehearses the scene applying what he has learned from the botched audition. He then either secures a second audition with a better chance of winning the role or goes on to the next audition better prepared. He knows, with certainty, that he'll make it as an actor and that failed auditions are opportunities to learn and improve his craft.

Where one person sees limitation, the other sees opportunity.

Two different artists get up in the morning and read the same newspaper. One sees nothing but gloom and doom. The economy is in the toilet, job losses escalate, the auto industry is bankrupt and banks are failing. She crawls back into bed with a defeated outlook. Why paint? The economy is so depressed no one is buying art these days. Why bother? And after days and days and days of not painting, she gives up on his art, gives up on herself. She leads a life of quiet desperation.

The other artist puts down the paper and is more determined than ever to paint. Art is inspiration. Inspiration begets creativity. Creativity begets abundance. She knows that even in a depressed economy, people still buy art. People want to surround themselves with beauty, art, and inspiration. She knows that when she's painting she feels good about herself and her life. World events do not control how she feels.

How do you view your experience? Is it time to examine your 'lens'? Is it time for a new pair of glasses?

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