The next step after we discard our expectations and accept what happens to us, after understanding that certain things-particularly bad things-are outside our control, is this: loving whatever happens to us and facing it with unfailing cheerfulness. It is the act of turning what we must do into what we get to do.
Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of letting go of our expectations and accepting circumstances, especially when they involve challenges we cannot control. He suggests that once we reach this acceptance, we should embrace whatever life brings with a cheerful disposition. This shift in mindset allows us to transform obligations into opportunities.
By loving whatever happens to us, we cultivate a positive attitude that helps us face adversity with resilience. Holiday argues that rather than merely enduring difficulties, we can choose to see them as chances for growth and personal development, ultimately turning obstacles into advantages.
