Expectations and Adversity Texas Alliance for Patient Services September 24, 2015 Eugene L Alford MD FACS.

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Expectations and Adversity Texas Alliance for Patient Services September 24, 2015 Eugene L Alford MD FACS

Internal: personal External: those of others Expectations: The act of looking forward to or anticipating a particular outcome Adversity: An unfavorable condition marked by misfortune

What and Why 1.Life Experiences 2.Who I am 3.How I have gotten here 4.Mentors 5.Life changing events 6.Philosophy of daily living

February 13, 2009

Despair: The absence of joy and hope Hope: The belief that something desired can be obtained

Dealing with Expectations When Adversity Strikes FearFamilyFaith

Fear FailureAcceptanceEconomics Husband Father Physician Surgeon

Events Bill Burd

Events Kyle Field – 2005 Forgotten Tickets “You are an answered Prayer”

Events “ Have you done your best?” “ The only time you fail is when you quit”

Family - Community

Colleagues Friends

The people you work with

The people you serve

Faith: The belief in something for which there is no proof SecularReligious

Stockdale Paradox: Never give up the faith you will prevail, while having the courage to face the brutal reality of the situation

Faith: The Belief in something for which there is no proof Developing Your Own Faith 1.Trusting in God 2.Look for the Good in all things 3.Be a part of a community of Faith 4.Time and Education 5.Sharing your Faith with others

Faith: The Belief in something for which there is no proof Implementing Faith Requires Implementing Faith Requires 1.Action without understanding 2.Acceptance of risk 3.Requires waiting 4.Knowledge that you may never see the results

Expectations and Adversity 1.Give Thanks for what you have 2.Fear does not require Courage 3.Be a part of a Community 4.Look for ways to be an answered Prayer 5.Have you done your Best 6.Never give up the Faith