• 021: Overcoming your Victim Mentality When Things Just Happen

  • May 23 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
  • Podcast

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021: Overcoming your Victim Mentality When Things Just Happen

  • Summary

  • In episode 21 of the Buckets of Change podcast, Nick tackles the overarching theme of change, particularly the challenges and mindset shifts required to overcome adversity and unforeseen events in one’s personal and professional life. As a seasoned entrepreneur and change advocate, Nick imparts his first-hand experiences and valuable life lessons that resonate with anyone on the path to self-improvement and career transformation.

    Nick draws a vivid parallel between his previous HR career, where confidence and competence reigned, and his current painting business, characterized by continuous learning. The episode emphasizes the importance of resilience, responding to challenges, and the danger of seeking pity as a form of external validation and adapting positively to change rather than feeling victimized by circumstances. Things don't happen "to us", they just happen.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Change is inevitable, and how we respond to it is crucial in determining our resilience and future success.

    • Seeking pity or external validation can hinder personal growth and happiness levels, leading to a victim mentality.

    • Adopting a proactive mindset by shifting from "why is this happening to me?" to "this happened, now how will I respond?" is essential for effective action and personal agency.

    • Learning from mistakes is an integral part of any career change or personal development journey, especially when starting anew in an unfamiliar industry.

    • Offering personal support through

    I can see you are an action taker and are serious about seeking fulfillment in your own career. For this reason I want to meet you halfway, I want to offer you offer you a FREE 20 minute call with me where we can go deeper on the path you are on and the path you'd like to pursue. Your time to decide to make a change, a change towards a path of joy, happiness, and the gift of being present with those most important to you is another step away. To schedule our 20 minute call CLICK HERE to book your FREE 20 Minute Introduction & Change Chat with Nick

    Are there signs that change me be necessary in your life, especially in your current career path? TAKE THIS FREE 5 Minute Buckets of Change Assessment to see if those signs for change are right in front of you. CLICK HERE to take your Buckets of Change Assessment

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    Music on this composed and performed by Esme Cruz - "Testing Kites (Instrumental)". So grateful for your talented tunes.

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