We need to have a mindset that while adversity will come, we will triumph over it. I approach this topic like someone in the military going to war, knowing that there will be attacks from the enemy. We must have a battle plan to triumph over such adversity.Famed author Napoleon Hill once stated, “Before success comes in any man’s life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and perhaps, some failure. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and most logical thing to do is to quit. That is exactly what the majority of men would do.” The quote is self-explanatory.We should develop a mindset of the one percent.Whenever you face with great adversity, you should ask yourself, what would the 1% do? In other words, you already know what a great majority would do; but as the 1%, you should make the difference.

Develop Persistence

When you’re persistent, it doesn’t matter how long your issue lasts, you will persevere until you find a solution. Make it a point to be persistent until you resolve whatever situation you’re going through. I may not know what it is, but I know if you continually approach the issue with confidence, victory will be yours.President Calvin Coolidge had this to say about persistence: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than successful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”

Deal with Challenges Effectively and Positively

Don’t be like the vast majority of people who are pessimistic and believe things will never work out. Life is full of challenges; you will never be able to live a life worry-free. So, expect challenges but approach them effectively and with a strategy for success.

Respond Well to Disappointment

At some point,  you will become disappointed in life, but if you’re mentally prepared, you will be fine.Setbacks are common.I can’t tell you how many setbacks I’ve had. But with each of them, I came out as a better person. All my setbacks I use as learning experiences. Other successful people have setbacks, too, and do the same. They often develop a list of mental tools to use whenever things go wrong for them.During this holiday season, I want you to develop these mental tools to face the setbacks that will come your way.