Last week I suffered a rather crushing personal and professional defeat. Everyone knew I was the most qualified for the job, the most dedicated, and the most likely to win (though there were some odds that did end up overcoming me).

I knew there was a chance I would not get what I wanted. Someone else might be awarded the very thing I spent months working for and they, comparatively, spent days on. I kept that nugget in the back of my mind, but I didn't dwell. There is nothing to be gained from worrying. Acknowledge challenges, but do not surrender to them.