I am meeting with an owner of the company I helped start today. There will be a lot of negotiating, and I’ve outlined a couple pages of what needs to happen for things to work out. He seems intent on wanting me to be back and having me take a part of my stake in the company I am a part of. I believe what I see and as such, I’ve got several demands that will need to be met.
As I’ve thought about handling the situation with the business I was a part of and the up and down roller coaster of stress, frustration, and deep thought, I realize that there are times in our lives where we have to deal with change, and even when we have a decision, be willing to adapt when the situation calls for it.
In my case, I am going to be calm and reasonable as I talk to him today. I am going to lay out what I want and go from there. His response will be a big clue to how I can proceed. For the rest of you reading, there are many things happening in life that play a role in decision making. My advice is to never think that things are just great. Always be on the lookout and look for warning signs.
Here are some of the areas where handling change and being adaptable are very important:
- Being married and handling the change that happens to each spouse over time
- Being able to handle the loss of a job
- Being able to handle children as they grow up and change
- Being able to handle other people and your perceptions of their actions
- Managing your health and lifestyle
As life goes on, some of these can slip through the cracks. Managing health and lifestyle is one I see slip through the cracks quite often. How do I Know this? I see many people walking around with big guts and breathing heavy just from walking. This tells me that health and lifestyle are out the window.
What about handling people who offend you or betray you? For me, this is difficult, but I realize I can’t get bent into a pretzel about it. Recognize it, but do what is necessary to move forward and make things happen.
When you have children, they are going to grow up and change over time. Be supportive and understanding of their change. Show them love and support and the changes will not be so difficult that they cannot be overcome.
As I am handling the loss of my job, I see others who may face a similar situation. Do not become complacent at your job and think that everything is fine. This means gaining new skills, looking for better opportunities, and having the confidence to make it all happen.
Finally, in my marriage, my wife and I have changed over time. We are not the two young crazy kids we were eight years ago when we were dating. In marriage, you must expect that change will happen. You must also be considerate, supportive, and show sacrifice for each other, with emphasis on showing support for each other. As my wife and I have done this, our marriage has improved over time, rather than degrading like so many marriages I see.
I know that the winds of change happen to all of us. Take the time to understand what is going on and be confident and kind enough to deal with the change in the most appropriate manner. I know that if you are always seeking to better yourself and those around you, that the winds of change will not batter you at all.
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