EQ Applied Use the Difficulty

USE THE DIFFICULTY (View Highlight)

Caine went to open the door, and it was jammed.
"I’m sorry, sir," said Caine. "I can’t get in."
“What do you mean?” the other actor asked.
“There’s a chair there,” Caine explained.
“Use the difficulty!” The actor exclaimed.
“What do you mean?” Caine asked, confused.
“Well, if it’s a comedy, fall over it,” the actor explained. “If it’s a drama, pick it up and smash it. Use the difficulty!” (View Highlight)

Here are five questions you can ask yourself ( courtesy of leadership coach Suzi McAlpine ):
1. What’s this situation teaching me?
2. If this was happening to a good friend of mine right now (instead of me), what advice would I give to him or her?
3. How can I use this perceived disadvantage, setback or challenge to my advantage?
4. What’s good about this situation?
5. What can I do right now to move forward? (View Highlight)