"A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback"

As most everyone knows 2009 has been a setback for us as a company and for most of us individually. The term setback kept resonating with me and I was prompted to reread Willie Jolley's book "A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback." I think the information from this book is VERY applicable and can be immediately implemented. I think it can help us achieve our August 31st goals and help us reach greater heights for the rest of 2009.

My plan is to put a little information from this book on my BLOG each day so it can easily be digested and put into use if you so choose. Even if only one of you ends up applying this information (either on your job or in your personal life) it will be worth it to me to take the time to write this BLOG.

The book is divided into 4 parts also known as the VDAD Formula
1. The Power of Vision
2. The Power of Decision
3. The Power of Action
4. The Power of Desire

"Just as other formulas consistently work, so does this-for example when you take two parts hydrogen and mix it with one part water you get water: likewise, when you take vision and add decision, action and desire you can, and will turn your setbacks into comebacks."

Within the four-part VDAD formula there are nine chapter steps or TIPS which stands for Techniques, Ideas, Principles and Strategies for success.

The Steps are:
1. Perspective - How do you see it? Is it a setback or is it a setup for a comeback?
2. Recognize it's Life-don't take it personally
3. Focus on the Goal-If the dream is big enough the problems don't matter
4. Make decisions-You've had a setback, Now what are you going to do about it?
5. Don't panic! Decide to stay calm, stay collected and stay positive!
6. Take Action-persistent, determined action
7. Take Responsibility-Face it, trace it, erase it, replace it
8. Have Faith! You are blessed and highly favored
9. Remember It's All Good! Be thankful, have an attitude of gratitude!

I will be hitting each of the above items in various BLOG postings over the next several days.

Those of you who watched the Rocky movies know Rocky had a lot of setbacks that were setups for comebacks. I think it is only appropriate for you to enjoy the short video clip "Eye of the Tiger." To view this short video clip click on the title of this blog.