The Power of Perspective
.:: By John B Grimes
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."
Sometimes, the way we see a challenge matters more than the challenge itself. Perspective has a way of turning obstacles into opportunities and setbacks into stepping stones.
I remember a conversation with a close friend during a tough time in my life. I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and unsure how to move forward. My friend paused and said, “What if this isn’t just happening to you? What if it’s happening for you?” That single question flipped my perspective. Instead of seeing my struggle as something to endure, I started to see it as something to learn from. It didn’t make things easier, but it made them meaningful.
Perspective doesn’t erase challenges, but it can reshape them. It can turn a dead end into a new direction or a closed door into a fresh start. The question isn’t just what’s in front of you—it’s how you choose to see it.
John B Grimes
Host
One of the lucky ones, John miraculously survived meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis) as a sophomore in college. John’s body endured considerable trauma that was mostly healed with physical therapy. But, neurological dysfunction and blindness are permanent reminders of his battle with meningitis.
To spread awareness John is an active advocate with meningitis organizations and shares his unique survival story and journey on his podcast, Destiny Is Debatable with a mission empower people to be successful regardless of their circumstances.
John motivates with a message full of impact that is universally understood. "The filter through which you view your circumstances is most certainly up to you. Whether you wake up in your own bed tomorrow, in a luxury suite at the Ritz-Carlton, or in a hospital, don’t wait to start building your life into the one you want. Waiting is like being at the DMV: your future seems to be in the hands of the apathetic (doctors with poor prognoses, bosses who don’t value you, and your own nagging self-doubt). Don’t wait. Just do the next right thing. Even if you end up taking two steps forward and one step back, that’s still progress. In Texas, we even call it dancing."
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