About this quote

Life flips its script without asking. That means bad days can get worse, and good days can get a surprise lift. When reality tilts down, do one clear thing: call someone, fix the next task, or set a tiny goal. When things lift, use the room it gives you to fix a nagging problem and add a small buffer for the next low.

When to use it

• After my annual review went badly and I started updating my résumé, my manager offered me a lead on a new project that kept me employed.
• I failed the midterm and thought the class was lost, then the final project and a strong study sprint brought my grade up to a passing mark.
• After a string of poor test results, a different specialist suggested a treatment that finally helped me improve week by week.
• I blew my emergency fund on car repairs and figured I was stuck, then I sold old gear and found a steady weekend gig that replaced the lost cash.