"There are **a few things to keep in mind when faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle**. We must try: "To be **objective** "To **control emotions** and keep an even keel "To **choose to see the good** in a situation "To **steady our nerves** "To **ignore what disturbs** or limits others "To **place things in perspective** "To **revert to the present moment** "To **focus on what can be controlled**" ([Location 333](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=333)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[obstacle-is-the-way]], [[standard-operating-procedures]], [[self-reflection]], [[mindfulness]], [[stoicism]], [[leadership]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]