Life is an obstacle course, whether you are in the military or not. Every time you overcome an obstacle, it gives you the confidence to face and successfully overcome the next obstacle. In the military, you know when you are scheduled to run an obstacle course. In life, you never know when the obstacles will occur. You may have a reasonable time and then, SLAM, you are hit with mulitiple obstacles. Rejoice when you overcome one, because you never know ehn the next one will take you by surprise.
When you cannot get over an obstacle, it is not the end. We learn from failures, as well as successes. What did you learn from this experience? Should you approach the obstacle differently? Should you change direction and avoid this obstacle completely? You can't avoid many obstacles in the military, but you can still maneuver and work with your teammates. Whatever the challenge you face, don't quit over one failure.
You are in charge of your life and your career. Some obstacles in life are unavoidable, but many can be out maneuvered. Network with your friends, coworkers, and mentors. Ask for their advice. You are not alone. Whatever the challenge, other people have faced it, as well. There is more than one way to solve every problem. Focus on moving forward.
When you cannot get over an obstacle, it is not the end. We learn from failures, as well as successes. What did you learn from this experience? Should you approach the obstacle differently? Should you change direction and avoid this obstacle completely? You can't avoid many obstacles in the military, but you can still maneuver and work with your teammates. Whatever the challenge you face, don't quit over one failure.
You are in charge of your life and your career. Some obstacles in life are unavoidable, but many can be out maneuvered. Network with your friends, coworkers, and mentors. Ask for their advice. You are not alone. Whatever the challenge, other people have faced it, as well. There is more than one way to solve every problem. Focus on moving forward.