The Temperature Never Changes—You Do
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The situation didn’t change—you did. Whether life feels like an unbearable storm or a refreshing breeze depends entirely on your actions.
Last night, a cold front hit Dallas as I headed to the gym. I remember thinking how much I hate cold weather. When I left an hour later, the temperature was still in the 20s, but this time, I wasn’t cold. After working up a sweat, the same freezing air that had felt miserable earlier now felt refreshing.
But an hour later, when I had to take my dog outside? That same cold air was unbearable again.
Your Actions Shape Your Perception
Here’s the thing: the temperature never changed, but my perception of it did. And what dictated that perception? Action.
The workout made me appreciate the cold. Sitting on the couch made me hate it.
Life works the same way. We all face storms—mental, emotional, professional. Some storms fire us up, while others make us feel isolated and defeated. But here’s the truth: you can sit and complain about the storm, or you can take action.
The more action you take, the more control you gain over how you experience challenges.
Action Changes Everything
Maybe you're overwhelmed at work. If you sit and dwell on your to-do list, you’ll bury yourself in stress. But if you start checking things off, momentum builds. And with momentum comes progress, results, and confidence.
I’m not saying the storms you face aren’t real. I’m saying that how you experience them is up to you. The most successful people aren’t those with the least problems—they’re the ones who actively solve problems.
You’ve heard the phrase, “If the situation doesn’t change, you have to.” But let’s take it further:
If the situation doesn’t change, you GET to.
Thrive in the Storm
When you take action, you unlock a hidden ability—not just to survive the storm, but to thrive in it.
Life gives the cold shoulder to those who sit still. But for those who move, who take action, who keep pushing forward—that same storm transforms into a cool breeze, guiding them toward something greater.
Go make it happen.