Meet Dennis Tubbs

 

We recently connected with Dennis Tubbs and have shared our conversation below.

Dennis, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

Back in 2014-2015 I started posting motivational sayings and pictures on my Instagram account. In the beginning the idea was pretty simple. Use that platform to put some good in the world. Since then I have tried to live my life in such a way that would reflect the sayings and pictures I was posting on Monday’s.

My resilience comes from the realization that I have gotten through every bad day I’ve ever had and those sayings and pictures i’ve been posting for over 10 years have helped to keep me grounded especially when times could be tough. I’ve seen relationships come and go and had to rebuild my life. I was hospitalized at one time and had to fight for my life. I’ve seen so many in my family overcome challenges and obstacles (Cancer, Divorce, Death, etc.) only to thrive in the end.

There is truth in the saying that you never know how tough you have to be until you’re left with no choice. And while that is true, what I’ve learned is once the storm passes it’s okay to enjoy the sunshine, appreciate what you have and what you’ve been through and prepare yourself to weather a future storm.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I work for a Fortune 100 company as a risk management consultant within our procurement department with a specific focus on increasing positive outcomes for those vendor managers who support a contracts with Third-Party Vendors. I’ve been with my employer for 24 years starting in an entry level position and working my way up.

My career is supported by an undergrad degree from Ohio Dominican University in Business Administration and a masters degree from Colorado State Global Campus in Organizational Leadership.

In addition to what I’ve described above I’ve volunteered for organizations like Big Brother & Big Sisters of Columbus and an organization called Three Pits and Lady which focuses on supporting pet owners who may be struggling financially with the medical bills of their pets. Currently, I’ve partnered with my aunt’s non-profit (Time Out For Me Inc.) to increase the financial literacy of children in Portsmouth, OH.

I also have a podcast called The D Tubbs Show where I discuss current events with a variety of friends and interesting people.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

The first skill that has been most impactful for me has been the ability to find common ground with people. That has always come easy to me and I have learned to leverage it to unlock doors I thought had been previously locked.

The second skill that has been the most impactful has been the ability to adapt. Life has a funny way of taking you places you never thought you would go if you can be adaptable to the things life gives you. I’ve seen so many people not reach their potential because they were locked into a particular way of thinking.

The last skill that has been the most impactful is the one I’ve only recently learned. That skill is the power of perspective. I’m a big believer in always challenging what you think you know. I’m self-aware enough to know that I don’t know everything and at the same time be disciplined enough to be open to new ideas and new ways of thinking. Taking that approach has helped me to be resilient in so many situations.

The one piece of advice I have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop is there should only be on thing in life that you chase and that is your potential. Because if you catch your potential you can unlock any door in your life that is locked.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

When I’m feeling overwhelmed the two things that have always worked has been music and being outside. When I was young the house I grew up in had a basketball hoop. I was always outside working on my shot and it wasn’t uncommon for me to get up 500-600 shots a day. As I grew up, shooting hoops by myself outside became a form of therapy that I could use to clear my head.

As I’ve gotten older, music has been a great tool for feeling overwhelmed. Music works because sometimes a song can express a feeling or an emotion better that your mind can. In addition to music, I started going for 3-4 mile walks a few times a week about 5-6 years ago. Since then, I’ve learned that there are so many benefits to walking outside (especially when it’s cold) so when it’s a warm or decent day I try to get out there. Recently, I just got a puppy so walking him has allowed me to clear my head while we both get some exercise. I always feel better when it’s over and nothing seems as heavy as it could have been.

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