Eliminate Adversity Forever! Practice These 3 Steps
Adversity is a hidden form of human suffering that exacts a huge toll on our time, energy, productivity, relationships, and attitude. In a world that is increasingly being dominated by technology, media, fear, greed, and all matter of unforeseen events, the way we perceive and respond to what happens within and around us has a greater impact on our happiness, fulfillment, and prosperity than ever before.
30 years ago, as a result of the personal and professional adversity associated with pursuing a high-pressure career, I developed a deceptively simple way to efficiently process and let go of unfortunate, misfortunate, and challenging life events.
The process, called Zero AdversityTM, involves 3 practical steps--perceive, respond and let go and was first outlined in my international bestselling book: Zero Adversity. 3 Practical Steps to Freedom, Fulfillment, and Creating an Authentic Life.
When applied with awareness and intention, these 3 simple steps reshape your approach and response to events and help your focus our attention towards what you can control about what is happening to and around you--thereby eliminating the disruptive negative feelings and emotions that arise from these events, so you are free to let go and carry on with life. Zero AdversityTM can be applied to any event, regardless of whether it happens to you or someone else.
I have personally applied my technique to past events, such as leaving college and the death of my girlfriend; current events, like pursuing a challenging entrepreneurial career path; and future events, like the sale of a house, increasing prosperity, and maintaining a happy and fulfilling relationship.
What may come as a surprise is the vast majority of the adversity we experience is self-generated as a result of an incongruent and unsupportive inner conversation, negative perceptions, unsuccessful responses, fears, the inability to let go of situations and events, and the need to control other people and circumstances that are totally beyond our control.
Benefits of applying Zero AdversityTM to events past, present, and future are infinite and include, greater freedom and fulfillment; enhanced relationships; the preservation of time, energy, and personal resources; higher levels of productivity and achievement; and greater prosperity.
This topic is perfect for listener interaction because I can quickly and easily demonstrate its effectiveness.
About Michael J. Russ
Michael is the son of an Air Force Officer and educator who has lived in three foreign countries and traveled the world. He is a musician, golfer, international bestselling author, and speaker/trainer who is passionate about helping people live the authentically fulfilling, prosperous life they envision. He is fascinated by how complicated people make their lives and enjoys revealing how people live their lives through the lens of wonder--looking forward to how who and what they encounter each day will touch their soul, touch their heart, and guide them closer to their dreams. MIchael's favorite quote is from Rumi, the Sufi Poet: There is something I do not know, the knowing of which could change everything.
Michael's view is there are no coincidences or accidents, just life unfolding to and around you. It is up to you to remember you have a choice as to how you perceive and respond to what you experience.
