STOP The Victim: Innovate Your Way Out

It’s all too common these days for people to play the victim. It doesn’t really matter what the issue or problem is, people have found a way to present themselves as a victim. In most cases it’s the easy way out. Don’t fall for it! How many great minds and leaders could have played the victim but instead took initiative and solved their problems? Innovate your way out!

What if Abraham Lincoln decided to be a victim after losing in his political races? How would the world be different?

See the thing is, we all have massive potential. But the world would have us hide behind victimhood and never tap into that potential. It’s so easy to give in, throw in the towel and blame all of your problems and frustrations on someone or something else. We’ve all been guilty of it in one way or another.

How Do You Combat Victimhood? Innovate Your Way Out

When Richard Branson was early on in his career, he found himself trapped on an island with a hurricane well on its way to landfall. Instead of playing the victim he started looking for a solution. He found a flight out but he would have to charter an entire jet. He didn’t have the money to do that.

So what did he do? He rented the plane anyway and then began selling tickets to other people desperate to get off the island! Rather than being the victim, he not only got himself off the island but helped others do the same and made a profit while doing it! The coolest part is that this experience inspired him to start his own airline.

Our day to day problems may not be that momentous. It may just be that you were treated unfairly. Maybe something out of your control pushed you into a financial struggle. It could be relationship struggles, health, or even time. Regardless, it’s important to adopt the innovation mentality.

The Innovation Mentality

Getting the right mentality takes a change of focus. “Trying not to be a victim” will not work. Often the best pivot, comes from asking a question. Like, “How can I get off this island?”. How do I/we fix this? What could we do to turn this “problem” into the solution?

Often times, as illustrated in Richard Branson’s story, the seemed problem turns out to be a huge benefit. Abraham Lincoln gained a lot of determination and persistence from his struggles in his presidential runs that prepared him for the Civil War and other struggles he faced. Likewise, our day to day struggles whether large or small can be the key to our success.

It can be very hard in the moment but, choosing to be a problem solver not a crying victim will make all the difference in your personal growth. The mountains of trials we climb give us the stamina and skills to master future problems. We all have massive potential. Don’t huddle as a victim, become the person of influence and strength. Innovate your way out! People are relying on you!

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