Since 2012, I’ve lived in the driest place in the United States; Las Vegas, NV. It’s right in the middle of the Mojave Desert. When I tell people where I live, the first thing they mention is how hot and dry it is. But it’s all about perspective. Where they see the minuses, I see the pluses.
When most people think of Las Vegas, they think, “It’s too hot. I can’t live out there.” However, I think of 98% sunny days, sitting in the shade drinking lemonade. Originally from Dallas, TX (a city known for bipolar weather), I appreciate the constant weather here. Other say, “It’s too dry, it never rains. How can you grow grass?” While, I think of the beautiful landscapes made with colorful rocks and not having to maintain a lawn. Lastly, they say, “It’s barren, there’s nothing out there.” But I think of all the desert plants, the animals and mountains.
Many believed that building a city in the middle of a desert would have been impossible. But Las Vegas has grown to be a thriving city that millions all over the world flock to every day. And tons more move here each year.
It’s about how you look at things. This is true in your life and in business. Many of you are going through challenges whether it’s in your life or your business. Let’s talk about business. Maybe you’re wanting to be an influencer or trying to get leads and sales. In business, there will always be obstacles. No matter what, there will always be something. It’s business! Even season veterans have their days when things are not going right.
But you can’t let those growing pains and frustrations get you down. If you say, “I’ve tried everything and it’s not working.” Then it won’t. If you’re not getting subscribers or followers and think, “I will never get any subscribers or followers.” You won’t. You have to believe that those things will happen. Just like the desert, if all you see if the bad, all you will get is the bad. You have to change your perspective.
Perception is Reality
Your brain is constantly taking in different bits of information all at once to make meaningful patterns that eventually form a complete picture of the world around you. Your brain receives this information and crate your unique perspective. But, your perspective is also shaped by your emotions and your experiences in life. Chances are, if things aren’t going very well, you’re perspective is that the world is against you. You may feel that you will never be successful. On the other hand, if things are going great, your perspective on life may be different.
Whatever you perceive to be, you believe to be true. And whatever you believe shapes your reality. This can be detrimental in life and in business. So, how can you radically shift the way you see reality?
Believe in Yourself
The first step in changing your perspective is believing in yourself. Everyone, even successful people, have been at a point where things weren’t going right and they wanted to give up. However, no matter what, they persevered and they stayed the course. If they were struggling, they focused on the positive. They had the believe that they were greater than their circumstances. And they knew one day, they would make it. Notice a pattern. The common denominator for every successful person is…belief in themselves. In order to overcome the odds, they take their struggles and frustrations and think of them as learning experiences.
There was a time when your favorite influencer did not know how to create an Instagram post or a YouTube video. In fact, there was a time when they had 0 or even 1 follower. But instead of saying, ‘This will never work. I quit,” they say, “I know this will work.” You have to change your perspective.
The next time you face a problem, change your perspective. Look to the future. Think of it as a learning experience and a building block to a success future. If you perceive that one day you will be successful, you will.
