Train for the storm before it hits

Build daily physical resilience now so you can handle what blindsides you later.

As a result of the pandemic, my in-person professional speaking and training business disappeared virtually overnight.

My income dried up, and I scrambled to adjust.

During this time, I needed to make money and not live on my savings alone, so I took a job as a part-time warehouse worker at the local Home Depot.

This meant that 4 days of the week, I worked the evening shift from something like 8 pm - 2 am, and on Saturday, I worked the overnight shift from 10 pm - 6 am. Then, during the day, I would work to rebuild my speaking business.

The job was very physically demanding - combine that with a lack of sleep, and it took a huge toll on my body.

I attribute my ability to have gotten through this period to consistently following a regimen of maintaining physical hardiness through exercise, diet, and rest, when times were better.

Eventually, I pivoted to virtual sessions and got back on my feet and stepped away from Home Depot. But I will never forget the lesson, should I be hit by another unexpected shock.

Position yourself as best as you can in the good times, for the inevitable bad times.

Make developing physical hardiness (and other positioning habits like saving money) a non-negotiable, especially when times are good. It will help prepare you for when life throws you curveballs. As a professional—and a provider - this is part of the job.

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