The 4 habits of people who do not settle

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Took a while to figure out but I finally did It's the 'R' word. Recession. I've heard that word so many times in the past few months, here in my home country, Nigeria, than I have in my entire life...whew! It gets mentioned in almost every conversation. The funniest use of the word I heard recently was 'Happy Birthday! I wish you many recession-free years to come'  Lol Funny right? But, I find that because of that word, there's a subtle feeling in the air. It's subtle. So subtle that sometimes, its easy to miss It's the willingness to settle. To settle for much less than what we expect, to settle for much less than what we've worked so hard for, to settle for anything. The typical way to think in an economic recession is to avoid every opportunity to venture, to focus on preservation like your life depended on it, but that's a trap. People who settle will find it hard to grow this period. However, those who refuse to settle for less than their true potential do the following; They seek clarity No doubt, things happen. Things we do not plan for, which may cast a rainy cloud on our lives. An economic recession is a good example. Whether you're struggling with paying your bills or trying to adjust to a pay-cut, indulging in self-pity won't fix the problem. People who do not settle do not waste time feeling sorry for themselves when these things happen. They empower themselves by seeking meaning. They seek clarity. How did this happen? What's the best response to this event? How can I get a different outcome? They do not internalize external events they cannot control. Instead, they focus on what they can control; their response to the event. The response determines the outcome. They think creatively They actively and deliberately look for opportunities to be more and to do more. Their minds are open to stepping out and trying out new things. History shows that economic recessions create special entrepreneurs who go into industries with low requirements and relatively low-start up costs and succeed immensely. The great depression in the 1920's was a horrible time, with multiple bank failures and a significant number of suicide cases. However, this period also produced several million dollar companies. George Jenkins channeled his thoughts creatively and decided the food industry was a niche to provide value. He set up a super store to provide groceries at low prices. It paid off. Today, Publix is the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the USA today, with over 1,000 stores.¹ They seize every opportunity to build capacity They are life long learners. They do not miss an opportunity to grow, to build capacity and apply that knowledge because they know ultimately, that's what separates the successful from the not-so-successful. Finding himself out of work after the crash of '29, Darrow spent a few years building capacity and perfecting -- though some would say pilfering -- a little game that eventually came to be known as Monopoly.² Within a year of registering the patent, Parker Brothers was selling 20,000 units a year, and Darrow became the world's first millionaire game designer.³ They think in terms of class (relationships) They build bridges and not walls. They do not have a scarcity mentality. They understand that relationships are really important for the journey. They need accountability partners, they need mentors, they need friends. People who keep going understand the asset principle which states that you're better off focusing on your strengths instead of your weaknesses. When you focus on your weaknesses, you'll always feel limited. When you focus on your strengths, you let others also focus on theirs and together you can achieve success. In Steve job's words, "the only way to do great work is to love what you do, If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle" You have your whole life ahead of you to maximize your potential. So, whatever you do, please don't settle.