Sick Of Victimhood...

The following is a post from a Facebook physician group.  I thought it was worth repeating here...

"...I am not happy, but I can't do ...."

I see a lot of comments like "I can't do this because of this or that". Sorry, but that doesn't cut it with me. (A bit of tuff love).

The ONLY reason you can't do it is that you are looking at YOUR world through tight blinders. TAKE THE BLINDERS OFF. START LOOKING AT THE WHOLE WORLD. LOOK AT ALL POSSIBILITIES.

Now having said that, it may be difficult. It may be hard. It may be a sacrifice, but here is the truth: Physicians are smart people and can do a lot. They can do medicine...and other things also. But only if you explore them. Decide on them and then execute on your decision.

For example...look at your average healthcare CEO. Why can't you do it? You won't likely get the CEO job initially, but certainly some other positions and move up. You don't have any God-given right to start at the top, just because you are a physician. Play IN the game, and not expect to get any special consideration.

If you say "you can't do it", it's only because you are unwilling to change. You are unwilling to learn something new. You are unwilling to give up your comfort zone. In that case...face reality. Don't blame the system for being stuck in it.

Tony Robbins said,

"YOU GET WHAT YOU ACCEPT"

Those are powerful words to live by. Remember them. If you accept that you can't do something...then that is your reality. If you don't, and you seek out something better, you MAY achieve it, but you may not. You need to take what I call the "Infinity Step". It's the first step toward your goal. You have 100% chance of failure if you never take that step. And your CHANCES of achieving your goal go up infinitely, once you take that first step.

It's time to take that step and quit being the victim.

(Sorry about my Tuff-Love speech).

BTW...I have been through many transitions and difficult situations. I rarely saw myself as a victim and I always looked at a way of making the best of the situation. I have also helped many others in similar situations.

Here is another fact: Those who act pro-actively often end up BETTER than they started. Those who react to "what is happening to them" will only get what they are offered, and no more.

What is your choice?  Do something?

... Or just complain?