I read this article in a free tabloid yesterday, while waiting for my friends to finish dinner. It struck me because it was about why men fail when they have to adapt to a new situation in life, like a divorce or losing their jobs.
You can read the article here: Why Men Fail
The article is primarily about how men and women react differently when something bad befalls them. Women tend to pick themselves up more quickly and move on, sometimes doing much better than before. Men, on the other hand, may be physically in a new location, but their beliefs, language and behaviour are as though they've never moved.
Migration: this is a given thing in today's world. Businesses are being very global. Being posted to a new country or location is quite common. Taking a plane ride is almost as routine as riding a bus or train to work daily. We are inundated daily with music, food, dramas, ... from around the world. How many people actually understand Korean? Yet, Psy has created a global phenomena with "Gangnam Style". Korean dramas have captivated a worldwide audience. I met a young lady who taught herself Korean just to understand her favourite Korean drama.
Can we adapt to a new culture? Yes, of course! It's all a matter of choice. Will I choose to adapt, or will I refuse to adhere to the new culture and ways of doing things? "Men are more likely to be rigid; women are more fluid." Although, I have women who have failed miserably to adapt to a new culture. They spend their entire time complaining and being a pain to everyone around them.
Is the weather affecting you? In that post, I talk about the demoralising effects of complaining. Well, it's true. Let's learn to be positive. Let's learn to be fluid and adapt. Life will be so much more fulfilling that way.
Happy learning!
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