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Let’s consider this epigram “prepared for failure, ready for success”
It could
sound mundane but it’s an extremely powerful philosophy which most of us
jettison while we plan. I will like to shorten the epigram as ‘Smart Optimism’
Going
through life I have constantly be reminded of so many rules, one of which is –
anticipate failure. This is,
of course, the best way to abate disappointment when it comes.
The
train of thought garners perfect sense only if you try to separate life and
disappointment. Try it and tell me if you see anything else than an inevitable
debacle!
So why
not find a common ground? – Smart Optimism
If you
agree on the inseparability of the duo, let’s take a quick trip back in time to
hmmm..., say around 2,000 – 3000 BC and kindly consider these 3 scenarios
One, if
you are going into a Lion’s den, and you had an option to pick an orderly.
Who will you pick? If I were you, I will pick Samson! (or maybe David)
Two, if
you are going into the forest to hunt, who will you pick? Esau?
Three,
assume that the last night before your trip to the forest, you had epiphany: a
lion descended on you, and coincidentally you had the clement opportunity to
pick 2 orderlies the next morning
Who will
you pick?
I had bet Samson will be by the left, Esau by your right.
In the end: What you know cannot really hurt you.
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