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<\/a>Photo from Engility Corp<\/p><\/div>I continue my monthly blog series based on US Figure Skating\u2019s popular \u201cGet Up\u201d campaign<\/strong><\/a> which shares the message that life, like the ice, is hard, and we can certainly fall on it. But the more times we get up <\/strong>and persevere, the stronger we become.<\/p>\n For September, I address one of the most insidious challenges we can all face in many aspects of our lives that we may need to \u201cget up\u201d<\/strong> from \u2026 Nay-sayers. These are people who tell us what we cannot do \u2013 that we are not talented enough, not smart enough, too fat, too lazy \u2026 whatever it may be, these are people who write us off for not being able to achieve our goals. These nay-sayers may include: But a word of warning \u2026. We do need to discern when some of the negative advice we get is a professional opinion that we may need to heed. If we have a concussion and our physician tells us we cannot skate for three weeks, we best stay of the ice. However, in many cases we just need to \u201cget up\u201d<\/strong> and determine that with hard work, we can achieve our goals and prove the naysayers wrong.<\/p>\n I am reminded that Michelle Daichman, who was featured in one of my earlier blogs about getting up from injury and illness, shared that she was reminded by her Facebook Memories that 9 years ago she going in for her my third knee surgery. She wrote: My doctor made no guarantee that I\u2019d be able to skate again. But I love that I \u201cgot up\u201d<\/strong> and proved him wrong, and get to do so every day. This is my \u201cget up story\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 never underestimate! Pat Tyrell Giorgio was determined to get up and continue skating even after a total hip replacement.<\/p><\/div>Pat Tyrrell Giorgio just wrote me that, almost four years ago, she was diagnosed with Congenital Hip Dysplasia and had Total Hip Replacement at age 60. Her Orthopedic Doctor told her that he didn’t know if she\u2019d be able to skate again, but she sure showed him to be wrong by “getting up”<\/strong> and back on the ice.<\/p>\n A few more suggestions: My previous \u201cGet Up\u201d<\/strong> blogs can be found on my skating video and blogs page.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I continue my monthly blog series based on US Figure Skating\u2019s popular \u201cGet Up\u201d campaign which shares the message that life, like the ice, is hard, and we can certainly fall on it. But the more times we get up … Continue reading
\n\u2022\tEnemies and detractors who are trying to put us down
\n\u2022\tWell meaning friends who are trying to give us advice
\n\u2022\tNegative people who only have negative things to share about any subject
\n\u2022\tTeachers, parents, coaches \u2026. Various people in leadership roles in our lives
\n\u2022\tAnd even sometimes our own internal voices.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\tReally think hard and consider if there is some constructive advice in the naysayers words to you that you can apply to help you succeed.
\n\u2022\tDetermine internally your own goals and the course you want to take \u2013 you can be in control of your life.
\n\u2022\tSurround yourself with positive, encouraging people who sincerely want you to succeed and help you do so.
\n\u2022\tAnd finally, be a positive influence on the people around you, and don\u2019t be a naysayer yourself.<\/p>\n