Preparing for the realities of our situation, steadying our nerves so we can throw our best at it. Steeling ourselves. Shaking off the bad stuff as it happens and soldiering on–staring straight ahead as though nothing has happened.
Because, as you now realize, it’s true. If your nerve holds, then nothing really did “happen”–our perception made sure it was nothing of consequence.
* Source: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday