The Hard Things Are Opportunities You Let Them Be

"It’s not just about doing the hard things—it’s about seeing the hard things as opportunities for us to be our best instead of letting ourselves get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. In part, it’s about trying to relax, believing in our own talents and abilities, and rising above the pressures of any given situation. But it’s also about finding the hard things that are right for each of us as individuals.

First, attitude is so important. You can’t make me have a bad day. You can try, absolutely, but only I can make me have a bad day. And I’ve had bad days—the loss of far too many friends, teammates, people who were like brothers to me—but you choose whether to let those bad days spin you negatively or to decide you can only control what you can control, and that you can use what you do control to impact the rest of the world in a positive way.

Keeping the big picture in mind—understanding that the discomfort will pass, that the body and the mind will get used to whatever situation we’re in, faster than we realize—can also help me retain my composure. Going outside my body—thinking about what I would tell someone else in the same situation, the advice I would give a teammate or family member—is another trick that works for many of us.

Emotions help us at times, allowing us to act with compassion and warmth, but during difficult situations, we need to put our emotions aside and approach our decisions in a clearsighted, rational way. As a SEAL, I’ve had to learn just how critical it is to keep my feelings in check when there are bigger issues to consider."

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