WE become what WE think about. How do you deal with problems? Do you panic or grow? Often seemingly insurmountable challenges steer us into a narrative of inevitable defeat. Effective leaders can take these circumstances and Flip the Script towards a positive outcome. We must focus on the controllable when dealing with adversity. Putting time and energy into our problems will cause us to grow and find peace. Problems will never go away, but we can control their impact on us. We can FLIP THE SCRIPT, which leads us to growth!
There are three things that we need on our journey to Flip the Script:
- Perspective
- Purpose
- G.A.M.E
These 3 things will liberate us into focusing on what WE CAN do and what we will learn that will energize everyone around us to take another step!
Perspective
The 1st thing we must do when tragedy or failure happens is to keep it in the proper perspective. Generally, defeats are not catastrophic, and victories are not ultimate. They are rather a part of the inevitable ebb and flow of our learning, our work, our life. Perspective is our interpretation of how we see the problem. Here are some questions that will help you gain the proper perspective. Instead of asking “why me”, think “why not me”. What lesson is in this for me? Once we gain the proper perspective, we will have the mindset that we are going to take this mess and turn it into a message! The proper perspective will put us in the proper mindset to Flip the Script to win through adversity, so everyone around us can take another step.
Purpose
The 2nd step to Flip the Script is to connect with your purpose in life. The biggest day in our life was the day we were born; the most significant day is when we find out why we were born. Some questions to ask yourself: What do I live for? What do I dream about? What would I do for free? I did not know my true purpose until I experienced some genuine hardship, such as my business failure. I now have a better sense of my true purpose, which is to build hope and courage into the hearts and spirits of people. This sense of purpose allows me to work relentlessly to convert problems into opportunities.
G.A.M.E.
The 3rd step to Flip the Script is to follow the G.A.M.E. technique. This tool will help you discern the realities of any situation and build sound strategies to navigate through any challenge.
- G-Gather information on the problem.
- A-Analyze that information
- M-Make a plan.
- E-Execute the plan and make necessary adjustments.
Following this scheme will help you control the controllable, not waste time on the uncontrollable.
In so doing, we can reorder our thoughts and make disciplined judgments. When our thinking is sound and fact-based, our confidence will grow, our outcomes will improve, and our subsequent decisions will be better still. Confidence, boldness, and consistency will give you the courage it will take to engage with any problem to Flip the Script and take another step.
As you go throughout this week remember to focus on what we CAN DO by having perspective, purpose, and doing G.A.M.E. This will energize everyone around us to take another step!
I would love to hear your stories on how you have Flipped the Script in your life to take something bad and turn it into something good.
