Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL Commander, motivational speaker, and author and he has a one word response when things don’t go well – “good.” For example, as he writes:
“Mission got cancelled? Good. We can focus on another one.
Didn’t get the new high-speed gear we wanted? Good. We can keep it simple. Didn’t get promoted? Good. More time to get better. Didn’t get funded? Good. We own more of the company. Didn’t get the job you wanted? Good. Go out, gain more experience, and build a better résumé. Got injured? Good. Needed a break from training. Unexpected problems? Good. We have the opportunity to figure out a solution.
Summarizing, Jocko says, ““Accept reality, but focus on the solution. Take that issue, take that setback, take that problem, and turn it into something good. Go forward.”
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On Emotions 