What a crazy week
* First, my Facebook account got suspended
* Then, someone cleaned out my business bank account
* And today I subbed my big toe – it’s totally swollen!
…. And the worst part is I am just 2 days away from my 30th B-day – that’s one heck of a present!
Is it a conspiracy, or is the universe telling me something?
Not exactly the kind of week that makes you smile right… but you know what, I AM still smiling…
Do you want to know why?
I have long since learnt that if you get your knickers (or boxer shorts) in a knot, chances are you’ll just make matters worse than they already are.
Call me crazy, but I do believe that if you go around being all morbid and angry, you’ll just attract more of the same.
You see, I know a thing or two about being down and out, I know what it means to have to odds stacked against you… and this… phuh… this is just an inconvenience.
So while Facebook hopefully comes to their senses (I am sure they will) and my Bank figures out that there is no way I can be in 6 places at the same time, swiping my card like I have a mid life crises (Vegas Style)…
… I’ll be spending tonight in the company of good friends and surrounded by the people I love most… sipping on some of South Africa’s finest red wine whilst nursing my big toe.
You see, I have long since learnt that my attitude to the challenges that this life throws at me, is really what makes the difference between being happy VS unhappy.
With that said, I have just about had enough of this week, so I am outta here.
Have a pleasant weekend, and remember to smile 
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Deborah Jones said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
Justin you have a great attitude to life, I can see why you are so successful now.
I hope you have a great birthday.
Lance said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
I agree – attitude is everything! Well done Justin, you are an example to all.
Hope you have a better birthday.
Mark Smith said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
Man that sucks!
Hope it all works out!
Chris du Toit said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
Wow Justin – that sounds like one crazy week. Good luck, I trust all will be sorted out soon. Enjoy the weekend and most important of all, have a great birthday!
Online Business Ideas said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
I really enjoyed your post Justin – you set a great example of how NOT to let life’s challenges get you down.
Have a wonderful birthday.
Cheers for now
Cynthia Minnaar
Luis said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Justin
Seems like a tough week is behind you now. So I would like to say congrats on your birthday for Sunday. Plus life is great your still alive only when your are dead then it aint so great. So enjoy the good OLD South African wine you deserve it. All the best.
richard Moulton said,
Wrote on August 16, 2008 @ 7:27 am
hey man thats the way to beat the Blues.
happy birthday on Sunday
if you feel like being treated to lunch give me a shout
richard
richard samuel said,
Wrote on August 18, 2008 @ 9:08 am
sorry to hear of this little setback- but hey! as you so philosophically put it, this is just another “minor challenge”. congratulations on reaching 30- the “serenity Prayer” sure helps me. Keep well.
richard samuel said,
Wrote on August 18, 2008 @ 9:09 am
sorry to hear of this little setback- but hey! as you so philisophically put it, this is just another “minor challenge”. congratulations on reaching 30- the “serenity Prayer” sure helps me. Keep well.
Chris Morton said,
Wrote on August 19, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Hey Bud
Bad luck man. Despite that have a jol on your birthday.
Chris
Justin Harrison said,
Wrote on August 27, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Thanks for all the kind words guys, much appreciated. I am glad to report all is back to normal again, so my mood has brightened…
Also I have just added a new podcast to the blog with a bit of catch-up, so go and take a listen at:
http://www.justinharrison.co.za/podcast/internet-marketing-podcast-show-no-3.php
Sandra Jane said,
Wrote on March 29, 2010 @ 4:05 pm
We will always a rock and stumble sometimes.
Just to have pick ourselves up to gain other momentum