Prepare for the Worst:
Identify the Ultimate Value

Now that you are prepared for the worst, you can stop worrying about the future and begin to see the long-term benefits of fighting the bullies in your life.

Understand the benefits

- A bully is useful to you because he provides a huge challenge - If you see it through, you will win in the long run - You are accelerating the pain, which means the pain will end sooner - The worse things get, the easier it will be to rebuild your life - You will be a better, stronger and wiser person when it is over - Winning doesn't necessarily mean you will stay in your current job - Winning is always standing up for your rights - You will learn about true friendship (or lack thereof) - You will become a better judge of people - You will learn what to look for in future friends - You will learn what to look for in future employers

Useful reminders to yourself

I appreciate the many opportunities this job provides me for personal growth. When this is over, I will be a much better and wiser person. When this is over, my life will be much better. I don't care how bad things get, I'm going to finish this. Short-term pain is the price I must pay for long-term gain.

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