Sometimes things don't work out despite all of our best efforts. We plan, we prepare, we focus, and we do everything possible to lay a solid foundation for a successful outcome.

And then it doesn't work out. Or it doesn't happen at all.

And yes, it's painful. Yes. It's a bummer.

But it's also ok.

When things we strive for don't manifest into a real outcome, it's all part of a bigger foundation. A bigger achievement. A better outcome.

I'm not saying that 'things work out for the best', because frankly, I'm not sure I buy that.

However, I do believe that passion, persistence and commitment applied towards a goal (whether achieved or not), builds healthy habits and skills that will serve us well no matter what.

If it doesn't work out, there is another thing that will.

And when you find the right thing, you will be ready.

You will have done the planning.

You will be prepared.

You will be focused and you will already have your foundation.

Closed doors just get us moving towards the ones that will open.

We don't have to waste time on something that isn't the best use of our skills.

We can instead focus on the right opportunity, the right door.

And when that right door opens, we will sail right through!