About this quote

Getting exactly what you plan for sounds ideal, but it actually limits your life to the boundaries of your current imagination. When your desires fall apart, space opens up for the unexpected. You find yourself forced to adapt to strange detours you never would have chosen on your own. Do you really want a world where every single wish comes true instantly? The friction of not getting your way keeps life interesting and forces you to grow.

When to use it

• Think about this when you get rejected for what you thought was your absolute dream job, only to end up at a smaller company where you actually get to build something real.
• Use this to comfort your sibling when their highly planned outdoor wedding gets completely rained out, but everyone ends up laughing and dancing in the living room instead.
• Recall this when you get outbid on the house you wanted, forcing you to buy a fixer-upper that ends up putting you closer to your close friends.
• Remind yourself of this when your flight to Rome gets canceled, and you spend a weird, unforgettable weekend exploring a tiny town in Maine instead.