Problems Mean Progress

What's your problem? You know that not all problems are bad? In fact, having problems sometimes means you're making progress. A big hardware business moved into the same building with another, small hardware store. The big hardware competitor posted signs all over the building that read: "Grand Opening." So not to be beat, the owner of the small hardware business posted a big sign over his store that read: "Main Entrance." It's successful people who know that their biggest obstacles often become their biggest opportunities. As one smart man said: "The same big stone that's an obstacle to a weak person is a steppingstone to success for a stronger person." The difference is in their attitude and response.

Remember, you are not the only person with problems. Even the lion has to fight off flies! So "Don't be afraid to face the music just because you don't like the tune." Many years ago, American farmers carried their potatoes in wagons to the market. As their wagons bounced along on the rough, bumpy roads, the big potatoes were always the ones that ended up on top. And it's usually the same with people. It's the people with bigger hearts of faith and perseverance who end up on top, after getting over their life's bumps and problems.

There's a saying: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Yes, problems may detour you and take you off course for a little while, but only you can choose to stop moving ahead. Sometimes we think that our temporary problems are permanent. But if you stay patient and positive, then the end of your problem will become the beginning of your new season of success.

问题意味着进步

你的问题是什么？你知道并非所有的问题都是不好的吗？事实上，有问题有时候意味着你在进步。一家大型的五金店和另外一家小五金店搬进同一座大楼。大五金店的老板在大楼上到处张贴标语“盛大开业”。而小五金店的老板并没有屈服，他在自己店的上边贴了一幅大标语，上面写着“主要入口”。成功的人才知道他们面临的最大障碍通常会成为他们最大的机会。正如一位聪明的人所说的：“同一块石头，对于弱者而言是障碍，而强者而言却是对成功的垫脚石。”

请记住，不只你一个人有问题。就算是狮子，它还要赶苍蝇呢！所以“不要因为不喜欢麻烦而害怕面对问题”。很多年以前，美国的农民把马铃薯装在货车里运往市场。因为走的是崎岖不平的路，到最后总是大的马铃薯在上面。人也一样。有着宽阔胸襟、百折不挠的人才能在克服人生的不平和问题后上位。

有句俗话说：“大难不死必有后福”。是的，问题或许会暂时使你偏离预定的轨迹，但也只有你才可以选择停止前进。有时，我们会把暂时的问题看成是永久的。但只要你保持耐心和积极的态度，那么问题的结束会开始你新的成功。