Did you read the news that Bronze medalists are happier than Silver medalists? Who'd have thought that coming in third would make you happier than coming in second? The reason is all a matter of perspective. Silver medalists think about what if....they had only been slightly faster, or slightly more perfect. Bronze medalists, only the other hand, don't have the "what if." They may not be first, but they still won, and everyone after them didn't. It's the difference between winning it all and winning something. Here in the Trenches, so much is a matter of perspective. Is the divorce the end of life as the client knows it, or is it the beginning of the rest of their lives? Is it being "abandoned" by a spouse, or a chance to find someone who really appreciates the client's special qualities? Is it economic devastation or an opportunity to shape a new financial future? Is the glass half empty or is it half full? Ultimately, the client's reality is what they make of it. Kind of like being unhappy with Silver or thrilled with Bronze. Here in the Trenches.
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