"Don't leave before the miracle happens"

This line was said to me during a particularly challenging time in my life. I was working hard towards a goal I had set but it didn't look like I was going to make it. I was tired of working hard, frustrated, and angry. I wanted to give up. I was telling someone about where I was when he said..."Hang in there, don't leave before the miracle happens." Each time I wanted to give up, that line rang through my ears so I kept going. Guess what? The miracle happened. I reached the goal and felt great about what I had achieved. Most importantly, I grew through the process and now know that I have what it takes to work through the next challenge.

A client called this week frustrated because business was taking off as quickly as he would like. He felt as though he had just about reached his limit and was ready to give up. I reminded him that the test of a true leader isn't how he handles things when they are going well. The true test is how he handles things when they are hard. Then I thought of my wise friend and said, "Don't leave before the miracle happens"