Flourish!

For some people, trauma, unemployment or other such negative life experiences might be what they NEED to thrive, to metamorphosize. This is how it was with me - I used to be an intelligent, but horribly lazy and unmotivated person. Once the threat of debt, unemployment and the accompanying anxiety hit - I grew, I thrived, I changed.

I've started multiple companies and have begun changing how I work (mentally).

Hi Andreas! You're absolutely right; some people really do need hardship to catalyze growth and positive change! You make a great point, and I congratulate you on your successes! In subsequent posts, we'll be exploring the notion of creating challenge and opportunities for growth through life goals - pushing yourself to the edge of your comfort zone, etc., so stay tuned in to Flourish! Thanks again for your comment!! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on future posts.

Speaking of the employment situation, Junior Achievement just put out a new report about how the country needs a more "Entrepreneurial Workforce" to remain competitive. It's kind of a different way of looking at the problem. Here's the link http://www.ja.org/files/The_Entrepreneurial_Workforce_full-11.pdf.

Hi Angie

Great article and a very hopeful message. Many of us tip toe around life with a sense of impending doom, haunted by any number of bad things that might occur to "ruin our life." As you so ably demonstrate, and the research well supports, individuals react and respond quite differently to negative life events. Our response, and our happiness, is up to us to a certain point.

Professor Dan

Hi Angie!

I love the article--great topic! :) I will be reading your posts from now on!

Teresa