Hemingway once said when you don’t know what to write, just write one true fact. Last week my job was cut in a marketing reorganization. I expected this could happen, but it still hurts. I feel like all the effort and hard work that I put into my work over the past 3 years, didn’t really matter. I feel defeated. I wonder, was there something I could have done differently… or was I just a box on a piece of paper?


I feel lost and confused and unsure what to do next. When I need inspiration, I look to role models who work hard and overcome obstacles. This is why I admire athletes and enjoy watching the Olympics. The athletes who perform best ignore the competition and focus on their race. They pick themselves up when they fall down. What do I need to do? I need to pick myself up and start over. For years I have spent too much time worrying about what other people think or what other people are doing (the competition). The truth is that the competition doesn’t matter. I need to focus on my game plan – what can I offer? If I work hard and treat others with respect, I will land on my feet.

The job loss will not defeat me. I will put one foot in front of the other and it will lead me to something. I will find another job. It is time to trust that I am ok, just the way I am.