Focus On The War, Not The Battle
Last week was my first family summer vacation in a while.
We had a great time—but I started the trip carrying the sting of losing six figures of revenue in about twelve hours.
In today’s market, buyers have more leverage than they’ve had in a decade. A deal falling through isn’t unusual. But losing that much, that fast, was a punch in the gut.
The temptation was to fixate on the loss. Pick apart what went wrong. Replay it in my head.
But here’s what I know: If you let a lost battle define you, you’re going to lose the war.
It took me a day to shift my perspective.
I reminded myself that money doesn’t give me joy.
My joy comes from:
The people I’m with.
The important work I do with others to help them live their life as the very best versions of themselves.
Leaving people better than I found them.
Once I re-centered on that, I could enjoy the trip, rest, and return motivated. The team followed my lead. We didn’t stay down. We learned, reset, and went back to work.
Your Steady Leader Takeaway
Leaders can’t afford to let one setback derail the mission.
When you hit a loss, ask yourself:
Am I judging my worth by the battle or by the war?
What truly brings me joy?
How do I lead my people through this moment?
A battle can sting.
But the war is won through persistence, perspective, and purpose.
Stay steady.
Written by Schuyler Williamson
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God Bless!
~ Schuyler Williamson