Get to Tomorrow represent three important words for when things are not going well. Very often, we hear a lot about success or overcoming a challenge but very little about what to do in that moment when things are not going well.
This was my world during then time when I was the Executive Director of a professional ballet company. Between Bernie Madoff’s impact on donors and the start of the recession, money was extremely tight and in short supply. This was a big challenge for a performing arts group.
My original mission had been to turn something good into something great. Suddenly, I had to make sure it survived its 22nd season. The show must go on is an often romanticized phrase that doesn’t take into account the struggle and sacrifice that must occur.
In your world, you may be struggling with a goal or a project. There’s no solution that will magically fix the problem. Certain things may be out of your control. You just have to find a way to Get to Tomorrow.
It doesn’t mean that everything will be perfect. In life, there are going to be a lot of challenges and some bad days. These are the times when you struggle. In all cases, keep working on the problem.
Get to Tomorrow – Celebrate Victories
There will come a day when something goes right. Sometimes success is just about making it through a tough day. It may not be total success. That’s okay. At this point, it’s important to realize you’ve taken one more step toward your goal.
This is a moment to celebrate. You may only have a minute to celebrate but make sure you do. You’re going to feel the pain of every setback, so honor your accomplishments, however small.
Persistence pays off but you may not know when. Can you end the day knowing you’ve moved closer to your goal? Yes, there’s probably more that need to be done but you’ve made some progress. And sometimes that progress is just that you managed to Get to Tomorrow.
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