This election season, I stretched myself in ways I never had before. I wrote over a thousand postcards, attended local caucuses, fundraised for my candidates, and poured my heart and soul into supporting change. And yet, despite all the effort, the results left me feeling…defeated.
🤔 It got me thinking: where else in my life have I been putting in relentless effort but still feeling like it’s not enough? Maybe in my career, my business, or other personal goals. These moments of defeat, if not handled well, can pull us into a victim mentality. It’s easy to feel like all the work, all the sacrifice, hasn’t paid off. Then emotions take over, making us want to give up, curl up underneath a pillow, and just let it go. Sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone.
But here’s the mindset shift: leaders don’t give up. Leaders keep showing up, learning, and adapting. Here’s how I move from “victim” to “victor” and stay focused on the bigger vision.
🗨️ Get Out of Your BubbleIt’s easy to stay surrounded by people who think and feel like we do. But when things don’t turn out as planned, we realize just how valuable it is to step outside that comfort zone. Real growth starts when we expand our perspective and engage with our broader communities. Get involved, reach out, and get into action.
👀 Stay Vision-FocusedIn the face of defeat, it’s crucial to remember your why. When we stay connected to the vision, setbacks feel like just another part of the journey. It’s about the long game, and each setback is a step toward a bigger purpose.
🥂 Celebrate Efforts, Not Just OutcomesLeaders recognize that showing up matters. Even if things didn’t turn out as we hoped, having the courage to keep pushing forward is itself a victory. Reflect on the strength it took to get here and honor that.
Moving from defeat to ‘victorship’ is about resilience, reframing, and recommitting. This time of year, as we dive into the busiest season, it’s more important than ever to pause, reframe, and celebrate the progress we’ve made. Take care of yourself, refuel, and get ready to get back into action stronger than before.
Here’s to pushing through, celebrating the journey, and showing up ready to kick some more 🍑. Let’s get back into victory mode! (Picture below of my husband and I at the Democratic Caucus in Salt Lake City, UT.
Gracias,
Shazzy Hardy
Founder
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