We all deal with adversity—for some of us, every day. Once in a while, the difficulties are serious. Today, I am sharing how I have confronted the toughest challenges I have faced. I do so with the belief that how I have dealt with these issues may inspire you on how to best confront your toughest challenges. Here are some of mine:

My journey in the professional workforce began at age twenty-two. Since then I have been let go from positions twice. This in itself could be a couple of tips. However, the fact is, I never missed a single monthly paycheck, never had to go to the bank or a family member for a loan, or draw unemployment. These were times of great stress, but each time I landed in a better place. Somehow, the worst news became the best news.

During my seventeen years in business as a consultant, I have twice lost clients that were at least one-third of my business revenue. New clients can take months to come on board, so losing that kind of business can hurt badly. But we ha...