Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Not getting what you want can sometimes be a stroke of luck.
- In plain terms
- Sometimes not getting what you want is actually lucky.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept outcomes with openness to unexpected benefits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has disappointment helped you?
- How do you cope with unmet expectations?
Another view
Not getting what you want can also be genuinely harmful.
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