I regularly check the Forbes website mainly because there are some seriously interesting articles on there! Today I came across a really great one which put things into perspective for me.
The article is entitled 'Life isn't fair, deal with it' and is written by Mike Myatt. Im often faced with challenges in my work and personal life and sometimes wonder 'why me?'. Mike's article encourages you to see adversity as opportunities to make change, improve and get better. He goes on to talk about leadership and cites Bill Gates 11 Rules for Life. So, if you're feeling like everythings against you, be it graduate job applications, work or anything else...remember to see every challenge as an opportunity which you will overcome :)
Check out the article here:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2011/12/12/life-isnt-fair-deal-with-it/2/