There is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no inherently bad weather; every kind of weather is just a different kind of good weather.
- In plain terms
- All weather is good if you see it in the right way.
- What can you take from it?
- Adopt a positive perspective on nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel about bad weather?
- Can you find value in any weather?
Another view
Extreme weather conditions can genuinely be dangerous or inconvenient regardless of perspective.
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