Trying to Stay Optimistic

This week has been such a challenging week. First, we got kicked out of our apartment so the maintenance guys can make repairs to our bathroom. In fact, it was so bad they had to replace the framing and sheetrock in the bathroom and in the process change the adjacent walls to the kitchen and bedroom. With trying to coordinate hotel stays, work schedules, kid's school rides, and homework I tried to stay optimistic in keeping my business project in sight. I have to admit, I was discouraged for a minute. I told myself I would have to put the business on the back burner for now. As part of my homework assignment, I was watching a video interview of Desh Deshpande. An immigrant entrepreneur who made millions even though he came to the country with $8 dollars in his pocket. I remember him saying that with every trial you go through, you become more comfortable, more familiar with setbacks. You have two choices, you can run and quit, or you can sit on it and see it for what it is. Most times it's not that bad. I learned that you have to put on your optimistic glasses to get past all the setbacks. You will be better for it. It is a good quality to have as an entrepreneur. So this coming week, I want to keep those glasses on to help me see my current situation for what it is. Just something to overcome and get through.