Comments on: On Dealing With Disappointment

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Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:30:52 +0000

[...] Afrobella (who recently did a keynote speech at the TEDxPortOfSpain in Trinidad!) that talked about dealing with disappointment. This post has stuck with me ever since I read it, and whenever I have news to share, it runs [...]

By: Miss Sara

Miss Sara — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 06:37:12 +0000

I think this an amazing post by you, it was honest, and from the looks of your comment stream: RIGHT ON TIME. I, too, am very emotional. I cry when I’m happy, sad, angry, frustrated… all of the above! & when I have let ‘em see it, they have used it against me! That was a lesson learned.

By: S Creese

S Creese — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 01:21:39 +0000

I went to many interviews after I finished my degree and never landed any of the jobs. Something always happened. What is for you, Is for you. I eventually started my business and its been progressing faster than I expected. So now when an “opportunity” doesn’t come my way, I know that it was not for me and that I have to wait on the real opportunity.

By: Clara

Clara — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:05:16 +0000

Wisdom at any age is very refreshing! Thanks for sharing & paying it forward. My 17 year old granddaughter gave me this to place on my desk during such disappointing times-”Good things fall apart so better things can fall into place.”

Peace & blessings,
Clara.

By: Eve

Eve — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:50:46 +0000

Thank you.

By: Morocco or Bust - My Blogalicious

Morocco or Bust - My Blogalicious — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:04:13 +0000

[...] as we all know, things can change on a dime. In fact, Afrobella summed it all up quite nicely in Lesson Number TWO on a recent post she wrote about disappointment. Needless to say, we’ve all been there. And [...]

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:19:05 +0000

This was a much needed post. Thanks for sharing. I used to be just like that, always ready to share tentative news with everybody until I realized 1) things fall apart and 2)not everyone wants to see you succeed.

By: Ami

Ami — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:59:29 +0000

So well spoken Afrobella. The key take away for me is, “protect your possibilities.” It’s the perfect phrase for yet another person who’s gone through the same exact thing as others. I agree…Let it happen, then maybe I will inform someone:).

By: MiaSoleil

MiaSoleil — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:26:31 +0000

Thank you for this valuable and encouraging advice! It’s always good to remember that we’re not alone.

By: The Curly Oenophile

The Curly Oenophile — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:15:41 +0000

This is very good advice. I certainly could have used this a few years ago when I made the grave mistake of tearing up in front of my boss. This didn’t affect my job adversely, thank goodness, but now I feel like I’ve exposed a weakness. Oh well, I’ve lived and learned since then and I go to my car or to the bathroom when I feel the waterfalls coming. Thanks for sharing.