SILVER LININGS How I Stay Positive in Tough Times
HARVEST APPLE STUDENTS HOMECOMING
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life and in business, it’s that everybody has their ups and downs. Of course, when you’re down, it can sometimes be hard to see any way to climb back up. In case you find yourself in this situation, struggling to find a silver lining, I wanted to share some of my own methods for staying positive through tough times. MIND THE GAP Business coach and entrepreneur Dan Sullivan has a concept he calls “the gap.” This is the distance between where you actually wind up in search of your goals and your ideal, and many people make themselves sick obsessing over it. “Ideal” situations aren’t based in reality and will always be just out of our reach, or so it seems. When we confuse these ideals with actual achievement, we get the sense that we’re never moving forward or making any progress. Rather than obsessing over the gap between your Ideal and what is actually reality for you once the result or goal is achieved, it’s better to take a moment to look back at how far you have come. THE ROAD BEHIND When faced with a difficult situation, I keep myself out of the gap by acknowledging the progress I’ve already made. Chances are you’ve
already overcome major obstacles and accomplished things you never thought possible. But when you’re only focusing on the road ahead, you don’t see and appreciate those accomplishments. Think of it this way: In order to drive a car effectively, you need to look in the rearview mirror from time to time. It’s the only way to ground yourself to where you are in the moment and chart your path ahead. The past, however does not equal the future. This can also be a limiting factor in moving ahead. THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU As the poet John Donne said, “No man is an island.” The most important thing to remember when you are in a tough situation is that there is no shame in asking for help. Don’t hesitate to reach out when you need support, whether it’s to friends and family or a clinical professional. You don’t have to bear this burden on your own. One of the reasons I love this job is that it lets me help people in all walks of life who are going through ups and downs. The world is not an easy place — everyone needs a leg up now and then. If your situation involves financial trouble with your home, please reach out to us at 702-476-2000. We’ll do what we can to lend a helping hand up.
INGREDIENTS • 8 slices of bread (Pullman works best) • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (preferably Parmigiano- Reggiano) • 8 ounces ham, thinly sliced • 1/2 pound Swiss cheese, sliced • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 1/4 cup apricot preserves outsides and sprinkle with Parmesan. 2. Layer ham and cheese evenly on top of 4 slices of bread. 3. Spread apricot preserves and mustard across the other 4 slices. Press sandwiches together. 4. In a cast-iron skillet or large sauté pan over medium heat, grill sandwiches until golden, about 3 minutes per side. INSIDE-OUT GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE 1. Butter each slice of bread on the DIRECTIONS
5. Cut in half and serve.
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