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What does it mean?
Bad things and stressful situations can happen to anyone.
In plain terms
Trouble can happen to you.
What can you take from it?
Expect that difficult moments will occur.

Where it applies

  • receiving bad news
  • comforting a friend
  • personal setbacks

Putting it to work

  • prepare for setbacks
  • offer empathy

Questions to consider

  • How do you prepare for bad days?
  • Do you expect trouble?

Another view

It may feel overly pessimistic to focus only on the negative.

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