The Good and The Bad

 Let's face it, nobody really likes change.  If you're 20 or 90, most people don't like things to change, because it's uncomfortable. Sure, every once in awhile you hear about someone deciding to drive across the country and start living in a state they've never been to-and in the bitter cold! But, that's not what usually happens for most people.

When things change it's very natural for people to focus on what's wrong with the change instead of what's right with it.  I've blogged about this before, but when something changes you should focus on the good and not the bad in it.  There is good and bad in most things and focusing on the good will usually make your life a whole lot better.

Here's an easy example: I've been using a hand truck to make deliveries that I borrowed from my warehouse almost two years ago.  I am really comfortable with it, but the time had come to buy a new one to use.  In sales, there is a technique to make a sale by listing the positives on one side of the paper and the negatives on the other.  Below is a picture of the two hand trucks, the green one is the old one and the red one is the new one.

The good: The new one was relatively inexpensive, about $40.  It's sturdier, moves much easier and makes no noise, which is hard to believe.  By being shorter it can stand up easier in my van or when it's flat it takes up less room. It looks a lot nicer since it's new.  You can't see the bad shape the green one is in.  The red one is also wider, which probably is the reason it's sturdier.  The wheels are also a little bigger and hopefully will last longer.

The bad: It's shorter and there will be times that I will miss putting an extra box or two on top.  It does not come apart.  The green one's handle comes off which makes it easier to fit into my car.  Since it is so quiet, people coming from the right or left hallway will not know I'm coming. How long will it last is the biggest question and that's to be determined.

When I add everything up, so far it's a good deal.  I have to get used to it, but I'm pretty sure it's going to work out well.  So, what's new in your life? The changes you're going through, are you focused on the good things about it? It's not that difficult to do, focus on the good.  It's easier than living in -2 degree temperatures.

The famous saying is, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks."  Can a new dog teach an old man new tricks? We're going to find out in our house with my first real pet, Odin.  Remember, when something comes up, focus first on what's good about it and you're going to be a lot better off.