The worst part of worse-before-better is not the worse that’s about to come. It’s the time we spend trying to avoid looking the worse in the face.
Once we expect another downturn before we can resume our path back up, the rest is…not easy—but easy enough. You can go back to hoping. To waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel. The fact that it’s dark right now becomes secondary.
Whether you’re going through a tough time at work, losing conviction in an investment that should long have paid off, or having some personal struggles, remember: The hurt comes before the pain and, actually, the worst pain is fear.
Put it back into the small glass where it belongs, peek behind the clouds, and even if all you find is rain, you’ll still see the path forward more clearly.
