Imagine that it's the fourth quarter of the biggest game ever. Your team is down by six and is on the one yard line of the opposing team's side of the field.
It's desperation time. You need a big play. You are in charge of calling the plays and the captain of the team. You can play it safe and run the ball, but that won't get the job done. Sure, it may give you some more room to work with and get you out of such a dangerous area. But you are on limited time, and a safe 1st down won't win the game.
To make matters worst, your throwing arm is hurt because you have been sacked a few times during this game and you have been throwing the ball all day long.
A big play is a big risk. A big pass is an even bigger risk. You determine that a pass over the middle is the best option. The defense is expecting a run or a pass outside to stop the clock. A pass over the middle is risky because it's a high risk of being intercepted. And if it's intercepted, the other team can easily get a touchdown to win the game. To run this play seems like The Worst Time Ever!
Have you ever felt like it was the worst time ever to start something new in your life? The worst time to take a chance and do what you love and pursue your passion?
This is what's called the genius of desperation. When your back is against the wall with little options. It's when your up to your ears in debt and your burning desire is to pursue your passion for writing. The worst time ever to start a business is when you are paralyzed with fear. It's no less of a perfect time to do something for You, when you have so many people depending on you. Your confidence is low because you have made mistakes and failed at doing the even the more safer, reasonable things.
The genius of desperation is that you have nothing or less to lose. This pressure can be used to take chances or try things that you normally wouldn't have under any other circumstances. When you are going through "the worst time ever" it causes you to focus on the things that really matter.
Sometimes the best decisions can be made during the worst time ever. Let us be encouraged to use this pressure to our advantage.
