Frustration is the mother of transformation

DearLloyd,

I’vebeengetting moreandmore frustratedwith what’shappening. than 100 days, itseemslikewe aren’ t getting closer to finding the best solution forthecrisis.Ournumbersdon’tlookgood.In effect, the school reopening still hang sin a balance. frustration into something useful?

Jonas

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While we are still figuring how to get out from this coronavirus crisis, many other countries have already made impressive progress in handling their situation. Of course, each country is different and that may have an effect on how each one responds to the pandemic.

Regardless, we have to stand our ground. The only suggestion I can give is to follow safety protocols, and if possible, educate others about these. That way, we give ourselves a better fighting chance. This virus is difficult to contain when people don’t fully know how it is transmitted. By mere education and self-discipline, we can contribute to the immediate containment of the virus.

Meanwhile, it’s because of this inability to “flatten the curve” that frustrates students, parents, teachers — people from all walks of life. And if some studies are to be believed, the impending challenge would be a mental health crisis. To avoid that, I suggest a creation of mindset from being a victim to victor by channeling your frustration into a beautiful transformation.

Yes, I know it’s not easy. But yes, I also know it’s not impossible.

If you happen to follow me on my social media, you would have discovered how this crisis has affected me personally and professionally. For more than three months now, I have never taken a stage to speak in public because social gathering isn’t allowed. The effect of not having a business is, obviously, financial difficulty.

Of course, I can burn as much savings or emergencies as needed. But the psychological effect of being unable to exercise my passion while not having a regular income I used to enjoy prior to the crisis could be unbearable. But if all these can have a negative mental effect, these can also produce a positive one.

Much has changed since I decided to finally accept the new reality brought about by this crisis. From a bum, I’ve transformed myself into a productive “machine” that duplicates the impact I was making in the old days. Prior to the enhanced community quarantine, I was giving inspirational speeches at an average of 100 times a year. But I was doing this on my own.

When we finally started a new business venture known as The New Channel (TNC) — now operated and managed by TheNewChannel Media Corp. — we have now produced four inspirational shows.

Aside from my nightly show, “The Big Picture,” these shows have hit the road: “U-Turn with Carmine Ortega” features the story of successful personalities and how they turned their life around. “HR Hotline” with Jesse Francis Rebustillo showcases the best practices in people management and human resources development. “i-Business” with Dr. Mike Chua and Bert de Vera — streamed live from Tennessee and Texas — presents entrepreneurs from all over the world and how they improve themselves to make a better impact in their industry.

Frustrated that I may not have the stage to inspire the people, I have transformed myself. From a professional speaker, I have evolved into a livestream host, producer and online media businessman, doing the same job of inspiring people. The better part is I have multiplied my being an inspirational figure by four through these shows.

To say that the path I’m taking now is easy is far from the truth. In fact, it’s difficult to navigate a new territory. Using only my five-year experience in a cable show before, I have been challenging myself to get better. Having to produce a show that then requires at least five people, TNC managed to do it with only two people, myself included. And this happened in a time of crisis!

I can understand frustration as a part of life. However, you can’t be frustrated forever. At some point, you’ll call enough. Having to wait for the government to re-open the school before you start learning about the course you’re taking won’t help. You must start studying either by yourself or with peers or with mentors. It’s one way to move forward.

We have an opportunity to start something wonderful in this chaotic situation. And if putting a new business at this time is any indication, frustration can be the mother of transformation.

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LloydLuna,RSP,CWS,isthefirstregisteredspeaking Philippines.Heisamotivationalspeakeronleadership and best-selling author of@ Stepback: The Lost

Art of Filipino Leadership. Heisthechiefexecutive officerofStepback,aleadershipandculturedevelopment see the bigger picture in life and at work. Visit his website www.stepback.ph or email him at lloyd@ stepback.ph.

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