Excellent piece. Nobody gets very far in life without having a moment of feeling f**ked. And every time a person experiences that feeling and re-sets perspective the way you've detailed here, that person gets stronger. Life is just one Antarctica after another. Action is always the key. Thanks for making such a thorough case.
The example of Ernest Shackleton fits so well. Another one I like to keep in mind is the 1972 Andes plane crash, and how 16 survivors made it out, after spending 2+ months in snowy mountains with barely anything to eat. The 2023 film depicting it is a fantastic display of the courage and ingenuity of this feat.
Then there are those people that say “we’re fucked“. They can speak for themselves, not for me.
Hard won wisdom here presented well.
I’ve been going through some really hard things and have been spiraling into negativity and hopelessness. Thanks for this today.
Absolutely on point.
Excellent piece. Nobody gets very far in life without having a moment of feeling f**ked. And every time a person experiences that feeling and re-sets perspective the way you've detailed here, that person gets stronger. Life is just one Antarctica after another. Action is always the key. Thanks for making such a thorough case.
Well done
A wonderful piece and very useful for us to reflect on!
This is so brilliant. Saving this somewhere safe for the next time I need a pep talk.
Thanks, I needed that.
The example of Ernest Shackleton fits so well. Another one I like to keep in mind is the 1972 Andes plane crash, and how 16 survivors made it out, after spending 2+ months in snowy mountains with barely anything to eat. The 2023 film depicting it is a fantastic display of the courage and ingenuity of this feat.
"Choose your pain: one big acute hurt now or a little chronic hurt forever." was similar advice I got a long time ago that has served me well.
As the meme says, "Say 'Yikes!' and move on."
Excellent 🎯