MILLIONAIRE SUCCESS HABITS
is that not that many years ago, a car hit her son Grant while he was walking home, and the driver fled the scene, leaving him for dead. In fact, Grant was still alive, but barely. He had 13 broken bones, and that wasn’t the worst of it, because of the serious head trauma and likelihood of irreversible brain damage. The doctors didn’t think he would survive but added that if he lived, he would probably not be able to walk, talk, or communicate coherently. As of this writing, PBS is currently doing a documentary on JJ and Grant, and the journey they went through together after this tragic event. They asked to interview me for the documentary, and of course I said yes. I was unsure of what they wanted from me, but I was honored and delighted at the chance to support JJ and Grant or add value where I could. One of the questions they posed was, what did I think was the best way to get through a traumatic experience such as the one that had befallen JJ and her son? What instantly came to mind and exited my mouth be- fore I could even filter it was, “Focus on the best outcome, and try not to waste energy on why it happened and who is to blame.” Now, that may seem naive, given the circum- stances and the tragedy in this case. But is it? I went on to explain my thoughts, but as I did I realized that JJ acted in a way that focused on the best outcome. She, of course, went through the emotions we all would as a parent getting that call. But as quickly as she could, she got obsessed with Grant not only surviving, but also having the chance to live a nor- mal life. She refused to accept what the doctors told her about Grant. When the doctors were not in alignment with her ide- al outcome, she loaded Grant into a helicopter and against just about everyone’s advice, took him to another hospital more aligned with that outcome and better able to deal with Grant’s situation. She did what she had to, made cold calls, knocked on doors, was forceful when necessary, and got the best possible people to help Grant. JJ found a vision, focused on solutions, and let the hero take over—and nothing got in her way.
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