One Word Can Change Everything

Let's talk about how one single word can transform your entire perspective.

I was recently laid off after seven years with my company. I ended up choosing another role within the company, but it was about a month before that was finalized.

I had several colleagues reach out and every time someone asked how I was doing, I said the same thing:

"I don't believe things happen TO me; they happen FOR me."

The looks on their faces though...

They couldn't understand why I wasn't devastated, why I wasn't wallowing.

Look, I was sad. I was even a bit angry.

But here's what most people miss:

When you say things happen TO you, you're choosing to be a victim.

But when you say things happen FOR you, you're choosing to be empowered.

This isn't just the end of something. It's the beginning of what's next.

And honestly? I was excited to see what that was.

Because every single time life throws you a curveball, you have a choice:

You can let it happen TO you, or let it happen FOR you.

Choose wisely.