Business Anecdote- Escaping Problems by Jumping Off The Bridge

A sales executive was about to cross the bridge when he spotted a well-dressed man toss his briefcase over the rail and prepare to jump into the river.

“Wait!” cried the sales executive, “don’t jump yet! Let’s talk about your problems.” “What is there to talk about?” groaned the man who was bent committing suicide. “Sales of my company are down by 90% and my creditors are after me.”

“Look.” said the sales executive, “you’re not the only one with problems. “I have lots of business problems too.” And he enumerated all those problems for the next half hour. Then they both jump off the bridge.

This anecdote really reminds me how people around us affect our decisions. Negative thoughts begets negative outcome so it is very important to think positively all the time. It [negative vibes] is like a plague that can ruin one's life. If you’re prone to second-guessing yourself, you’ll reveal your insecurities along the way.

According to Sun Tzu, self-confidence is a

make-or-break attribute. To win big, you’ll need to take lessons from others to heart and apply them to your life. A warrior leader is silent about the journey. But leaders don’t just happen. They forged in trial, error and painful lessons. Belief in yourself determines how you’ll make your journey and not to end up with “escaping-your-problems” drama in a “jumping-off-a-bridge” solution. :)