BE OVER IT

"To mourn a mischief that is past and gone is the next way to draw new mischief on."

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) British poet/playwright

Particularly if the "mischief" you suffered was done purposely.

Don't give whomever harmed you the added satisfaction of knowing you continue to dwell on their act.

Move on.

It's Time To Act!

"You don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step."

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

20th century American preacher/civil rights leader

In fact, continuing metaphorically, you will rarely "see" (understand) the "whole staircase" (all you need to know) before being forced to either "start up it" (take action) or give up and walk away.

What's it going to be?

Crisis Management: Moving On

"The little that is completed, vanishes from the sight of one who looks forward to what is still to do."

Johan Wolfgang von Goethe
18th Century German Writer

There are many quotes about the importance of putting aside failure and looking ahead, this among them. The common theme is move on with some, as this one does, suggesting that is even more important in difficult times.

More important, tougher to do but essential.

We are all entitled to our "woe is me" time but as mountain climber Julie said, the choice is to move on or sit there in the road feeling sorry for yourself until you die.

What happens when an entire organization is "sitting in the road"? Who's job is it to urge everyone on?