Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn when we least expect it. People let us down. We lose possessions or people of importance to us. Our lives change suddenly, and we experience frustration, anger, and disappointment.
It’s natural to feel this way, but when things go wrong, rather than follow your problems, try to look for a solution. If we focus on our problems, they become expanded in our consciousness and we cannot find a solution.
This is what Albert Einstein meant when he said: “We cannot solve a problem with the same level of thinking that created it in the first instance.” Our problems cannot be solved with the same mind that created them. So, when things go wrong, avoid dwelling on your problems, but change your perspective and look for the opportunity contained within it.
For example, I’m re-reading a wonderful book called: The Art of Learning by the American chess champion, Josh Waitzkin. In one chapter, he tells a story of when he was playing international chess against the Russians.
They would repeatedly disrupt his concentration during matches, such as kicking him under the table, making noises or leaving the playing table unexpectedly.
Eventually, he learned to harness the distractions and improve his resiliency to become an unstoppable champion. It’s about using your problems to your advantage, instead of getting swept up by them.
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