You'll notice a common pattern among the successful when going through life. Don't sacrifice your morals or principles in hard times.

Not everything will go your way, but that's no reason to quit. Find the beauty in everything that happens.Accept reality for what it is, not what it should be.Train up your physical and mental fortitude.Know that you can continue with whatever you were doing despite feeling pain. If you lack the will to make change, nothing happens. No matter what you do, the world will test your willpower. Be prepared for the worst to happen, but focus more on doing your best.Stop moping around when negative events occur.When taking action, focus on getting in the zone.Sometimes restraint is the best action.Indirect and creative approaches work too. You don't have to fight losing battles head on.What's pragmatic matters more than what's ideal.Do a good job, even if you're unhappy with your current job. Don't change your strategy for one-off events. Pick yourself back up after a failure, and get better. When surrender isn't an option, you'll find a way to win. It doesn't matter what cards you were dealt in life.Once you see the world for what it is, you can act and change the world. Regard any challenge you face as an opportunity.What you believe can happen affects what happens in reality.Distinguish between what is or isn't within your control.Know the difference between what's true and judgments you formed on autopilot.It's natural to have emotions, but you must control them (and not vice versa).

Control your nerves and keep a level head.

What you perceive forms the basis of how you deal with the world. Below, we cover the contents of the book with a bullet point per chapter. Fortunately, I read the book so you don't have to. The book itself can be a bit preachy at times, so a summary can help a lot. Mastering these three disciplines will enhance your ability to overcome obstacles in life. The Obstacle is the Way details three disciplines to adopt in the face of an obstacle. When navigating through life, you'll inevitably face obstacles of all sorts. God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, We share a simple summary of concepts discussed in The Obstacle is the Way.

How you face challenges in life determine how well you can overcome obstacles.

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