When rain falls, we forget the sun exists. When the sun shines, we can’t imagine storms.
Success blinds us to future struggles. Crisis makes prosperity feel impossible.
“When you’re in one, imagining the other is hard.”
This oscillation isn’t just normal—it’s inevitable. Markets shift, teams change, and strategies that worked yesterday will falter tomorrow.
The wisdom lies in remembering both states simultaneously. In sunshine, prepare for rain. In darkness, know light will return.
Smart leaders set boundaries around optimism. “If this doesn’t improve in two months, I’m moving on.” They maintain a clear vision while circumstances blur.
The hardest conversations happen when we challenge our assumptions during good times, and the most valuable decisions come when we maintain hope during bad times.
Don’t wait for the crisis to build resilience. Don’t wait for success to dream again.
Your best protection against both overconfidence and despair? Remembering that neither state is permanent.
The leader who acknowledges darkness in light and light in darkness navigates both with steadiness that others mistake for luck.
What time limit have you set on your current path?
