The awesome Joel de la Cruz done up in Japanese Style. He is ironically a cool Filipino guy.
This article I wanted to dedicate to the amazing Joel de la Cruz from “Your Relationship Oracle”. I have been very lucky to be working with this amazing man who is very kind and also has an “Innate” 6th Sense when it comes to understanding people.
He put a thought provoking post on Facebook that was about “Grief” and the pain of dealing with it. It really got me thinking, not so much in a “Death” type of respect but got me reflecting on some of my own personal issues that I am dealing with.
Business wise I am rocking (the numbers are great and my projects are up to date) which is fantastic, however my own personal life is becoming quite an issue. I think a lot of the issues I have always had, are now becoming more prominent as my life is getting busier and there are more and more people that are relying on me. Like all things, I certainly don’t like “Having issues” and I find myself in the position of having to face them off and deal with them. A few of my friends know my issues well (thank you Joel, Jenny Kuo, Lisa Aifantis, James Budd, Edward Wright and Penny + more) and it’s been great having their support.
If you read a bit earlier, I do suffer from a Diagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and it wasn’t that long ago my life was in pieces due to some really bad judgment, poor choices and laziness on my part. My life is the best it’s ever been in all areas – and although things “On Paper” are rocking, I still mentally am connected to the times where I was alone and really had no one to trust.
My life only really came together say 10 months ago and on a funny note, I am finding myself dealing with all my issues that have been impacting me all my life. On an even funnier note, the more I be honest with people, the more they are honest with me in telling me their own issues and the stuff they have to deal with.
So I am not alone in my own issues! I used to think everyone was right and there was something “Wrong” with me – only to find that everyone has their own issues and challenges. One thing I have learnt lately and my close friend Jenny Kuo has been brilliant at (read my earlier articles about this amazing woman) – is about speaking about my own issues.
She has also put up with a lot of my “Trust Issues” – so if you read this Jen, thank you for your patience with me!
Being a “Persian Man” is great, but one big limitation is admitting my own issues. That is, I was brought up with the importance of making out “I am just wonderful” even when things are just simply not. The big realization I have had, is to admit the truth and nothing but the whole truth in an objective manner. That is, if I have a problem “Admit It” as a weakness and deal with it, but also just as equally – if i am brilliant at something then tell the world with complete pride and satisfaction.
Thank you for the read in my article turned diary entry! Have a great day out there with maximum appreciation from Edward Zia – Marketing Mentor and Awesome Marketing Vault Creator.
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