The Gift of Desperation: Hitting Rock Bottom Nay be the Best Place to Find Yourself

There are two types of people in this world: those who have nothing and those who have everything. These people are very similar to each other. They tend to have the same hopes and dreams. They have the same fears and anxieties. They both have the same potential for greatness.

The difference between them is desperation.

The people who have nothing are far more desperate to do and have, to be and to achieve than those who have everything.

Why is that?

Simple. They have nothing to lose. They have no other option to make things better, so they do whatever it takes to turn their life around.

What is The Gift of Desperation?

Desperation is like a place you find yourself at when things have gone bad for too long and you're tired of it all and have reached the holy grail - enlightenment in the form of desperation.

It’s the idea that when you’re desperate enough, you’ll do just about anything to survive. And if you’re willing to do just about anything to survive, that means you’re no longer afraid. And if you’re no longer afraid, you’re for sure to make it - to safety, to balance, to the life you want to live. You’re unstoppable - but you may still need support.

Yes, it Sucks to be Desperate

It’s not a fun place to be, but desperation is an opportunity in disguise.

Why?

Because desperation makes you do things that you would never have done otherwise. I’ve had multiple rock bottoms in my life and have found myself in desperate need of jobs, horribly broke financially, and most importantly desperate for a better life.

The worst part about desperation is that it’s not an enjoyable experience. It’s a difficult time for anyone - even in the most positive souls out there - and I'm not one of them, I'd actually describe myself as a pessimistic realist...Not a helpful outlook to have when you're at rock bottom, but that's never been something I've wanted to change.

Finding yourself desperate and at rock bottom - you're faced with regrets, anger, self-pity and it can be a pretty insane emotional roller coaster. On top of that, you’re probably not meeting your basic needs. You’ve probably gone without sleep, food, or even shelter. It is a hard and taxing experience, but there's a reason why you should still count your blessings and consider it as an opportunity, rather than a setback.

Why you should embrace desperation?

If you're reading this, you are likely at an interesting point in your life. You are at rock bottom. You are probably at a point where you are ready to take action. You are at the point where you are looking for the answers to a particular situation in your life.

If you've reached the end, lost it all, feeling like nothing makes sense anymore - not your day to day life at least... and are feeling desperate - you're at the best place one can be when life changes are necessary.

You may be thinking: "What is the gift of desperation?" It looks different for everyone. But one thing is for sure: when you experience desperation, you will be forced to do something about it. It’s the gift of desperation because it will force you to get out of your comfort zone and it will force you to take Life-changing action.

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

It's a familiar story. Maybe...

• You're exhausted.

• You're up to your eyeballs in debt.

• Your business is going under.

• Your relationship is in dire need of repair.

• You're emotionally drained and stuck.

You feel like you're out of options.

You finally start looking for a solution and decide you've got nothing to lose by trying out a new approach. The new approach might not be so new, it may be something you've already tried before, but this time around you're committed to a real resolution.

Not all businesses, companies, or relationships are going to be saved, but some will be. If you're desperate enough, you may be willing to try some things you would never have considered before.

What are your options though, really? There must be some...right?

Yes, there are - but they depend very much on the type of person you are and how you learn and change best.

How a rough start can lead to a brighter future?

Have you ever had a rough start before? A bad beginning?

What was the reason behind it?

Was it due to not knowing enough or having the right people around you? What happens when you get through it? Are you a better person? Are you wiser? Do you have a better chance of success?

There is a reason why so many people don't get anywhere even after hitting rock bottom. They don't have the resources, the knowledge, the support or just simply the luck. When you hit rock bottom, you have to keep pushing, no matter what.

I know how difficult changing is - from personal experience and from working with so many clients desperate to grow and change their relationships for the better, but having a real struggle, even with the right, well-paced support I am providing them with.

The key to success is finding what works for you - assessing the type of support you need and also being open to using multiple approaches, to layer up and strengthen your support system and network.

I created the Grindless Life course to help you figure your path and to consider going up and onwards with your journey to a better, brighter future.

Tips to make desperation work in your favour.

1. See it as a blessing - not a burden.

2. Take action

Conclusion: Rock bottom is never worth it, but it can be a blessing in disguise if you simply use it to improve yourself. Use your desperation to get to the top of your craft.

Conclusion: Is there one critical event that changed your life? Was it good or bad?

Wait! HELP!

Right! If you feel like you've hit rock bottom, here’s a personal invitation to embark on a journey back to yourself and the life you deserve: one bursting with love, passion, laughter, and experiences that take your breath away. Because time is money, but so is life—when your bank balance dips you can recover, but when time runs out, that’s game over on your one wild and precious life. Make it count.

Explore my Grindless Life course, and embark on a journey that'd transform your life!