Happy Monday Mindset,
Last month, I flew to Arizona for a high-level speaking conference.
It was recommended by my speaking coach, and I attended with my good friend Erin King, one of the most in-demand corporate speakers on the planet.
Erin recently rocked the house at our Fit Body World Conference in Atlanta with her message on energy.
Her keynote?
Unforgettable! 🔥
Now, back in Arizona—after battling some insomnia, my doc prescribed sleep meds. With no Uber’s available, I jogged two miles under the scorching sun to pick them up between conference sessions.
Not ideal, but doable.
When I arrived, the pharmacist told me there was a system glitch.
My doctor had called it in 12 hours prior, and I called before leaving to confirm
Turns out, when I arrived, nothing had been done.
Add in the heat, the lack of sleep, and —and boom. I snapped. Raised my voice at the front desk lady.
Not my proudest moment.
As I waited the 30 minutes for the script to be filled, I had time to reflect.
Yes, I had reason to be frustrated.
But no, I had no right to lash out.
When the meds were ready, I took a deep breath, looked her in the eyes, and said, “I’m sorry for snapping. That wasn’t okay.”
Her entire demeanor shifted.
You see, I learned this in my 12-step journey: “When we are wrong, we promptly admit it.”
Hard to do in the moment. But necessary.
That is a strength.
That’s real leadership.
Because adversity isn’t just about what happens to you. It’s about how you respond when you’re the one in the wrong.
Adversity is your advantage—even when you cause it.
Turn adversity into advantage,
Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body
