Can You Handle The HEAT?
Can you handle the Heat? It is getting hot in here, and somebody's whistle is about to blow. I see their forehead getting red, and steam coming out of their ears. Does that sound like you or someone you know?
Do you feel the pressure and stress of your job, time, or relationships? Well, this is a true test of where you are at when you are put in the line of fire or when you are getting heavy pressure from all those around and you have to perform. You have to come through in the clutch.
Just how with gold it needs to be put in the fire for everyone to see it's greatness, and value. So do you need to be put in the fire and be put under pressure to see your true greatness, but many times it is not our greatness that is seen. Many times we crack under pressure, and that is when we explode and burst out screaming and yelling. That used to be me at one time. I would hold all my thoughts and emotions inside and then one day when I was put to the test and was put under the pressure I snapped. I went screaming and yelling at anyone who tried talking to me. I lost it so bad that I couldn't even understand the words and sentences that I was saying as I lost my cool with those around me. Maybe some of you were in the same boat as me and can relate.
One time when I worked in construction as an electrician I was working on some live wires doing residential work and my boss decides to stand right behind me and watch my very move. It was hard enough that I had to be extremely careful not to make a mistake with the wires being live, but it was twice as much pressure with my boss right there ready to jump on me if I made a mistake and shorted out the line. That was not easy and a whole lot of pressure which made my nerves stand on end, but I couldn't loose my cool otherwise I would have a nice big spark in my face, which is not a pleasant experience.
This is what I learned since dealing with many pressure filled situations. For me to achieve my greatness and fulfill my purpose I have to truly perform and conduct myself at my highest level when I am put under pressure. I have to block out all of my emotions whether they be feelings of anger, anxiety, stress, or being annoyed if I disagree or if I am unsatisfied with the situation. I still can not loose my cool. No matter what happens. And most of the time the thing that helped me the most was learning quickly how to keep my mouth shut and not mouth off at the person that was making me feel the pressure. If you really want to be a very successful person in this world you have to perform under all kinds of pressure so that your greatness will be see to all and not your weakness.
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Posted by Aaron Rabinowitz at Friday, August 28, 2009 12:45:00 PM 
Categories: Character,Pressure,Accountability,Mentorship,Responsibility,Determination
Tags: pressure character greatness value potential mentorship purpose determination stress pursuing your freedom gold quit while working perform clutch
Categories: Character,Pressure,Accountability,Mentorship,Responsibility,Determination
Tags: pressure character greatness value potential mentorship purpose determination stress pursuing your freedom gold quit while working perform clutch
I am in total agreement with you. Determination is key. The question is how do we handle the difficult times. Getting through good times usually does not present a challenge. One of my greatest growth spurts came about when I turned around and found myself standing alone. I was devastated for only a moment.
Had I not been left alone, I might never have grown to recognize the lessons there before me. Worst would have been, if I hadn't. experienced that sense of determination that moved me to search for and find the mentors that are presently molding me into that which I am becoming.
This world is truly nurtured by you and your determination. Thank you.
Hakimah Abdulmalik
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You ask how do we handle the difficult times? For me I simply keep my trust in my creator (for me that is God). I know that He knows the plans that are set before me to make me prosperous and that everything is in His control. So, I don't worry or fear when life gets difficult. I don't let the difficult times stop me from fulfilling my purpose. I keep my eyes on the prize of achieving the goals and desires of my heart and I don't let situations or things that people might say to get in my way. I am determined that in any situation difficult or easy I will succeed.
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I am in total agreement with you. Without the help of God, nothing would be possible.
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