We’ve all been through tough times—crises, traumas, shocks, fears, depression, uncertainty, and that gnawing anxiety about the future.

And yeah, it sucks in the moment. 

It feels unfair.

Like life’s singled you out just to mess with you. 

But here’s the thing…

What might seem like cosmic bad luck in the moment ends up being the forge where resilience is born.

And resilience? That’s your source of ultimate strength.

Mathematician and author Nassim Nicholas Taleb calls this concept “Antifragile” in his book of the same name. 

But it’s just a new term for an old truth: 

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

Because life isn’t about avoiding storms—it’s about learning to sail through them. 

Storms will come and go; you can be absolutely sure of that. 

So, expect them, accept them, and sail through them.

I know it might sound cliché, but when life knocks you down, you only have two choices: Stay down, whine, moan, and curse your “bad luck.”

Or get up and fight. Dust yourself off, and climb out of the pit. Step by step.

And always remind yourself of this empowering quote:

7 Tips to Build Resilience and Face Life’s Storms:

    1. Embrace Uncertainty, Chaos, and Disorder

Life is unpredictable. Trying to control everything leads to stress and frustration. Instead, accept uncertainty—it helps you adapt and grow stronger.

    2. Embrace Control Over Yourself, Not the World

Obsessing over control only makes you fragile. True strength lies in focusing on what is within your power—your response. Embrace the wisdom of the Stoic philosophers: you cannot control external circumstances, but you can control how you respond to them. Adaptability, not rigidity, is what truly builds resilience.

    3. Embrace Adversity

Challenges aren’t just obstacles; they’re opportunities to grow. The more you face adversity, the stronger and more capable you become.

    4. Embrace Discomfort

Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Facing discomfort—whether physical, emotional, or mental—builds resilience.

    5. Embrace Trial and Error

Mistakes are stepping stones to success. There isn’t a single perfect human on this planet. You can’t expect to get everything right on the first try—and you shouldn’t be discouraged when things don’t work out. You didn’t learn to ride a bicycle in one attempt. Even the most successful people have made—and still make—countless mistakes. Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back. Learn from every misstep. It’s not about how hard you fall, but how fast you get back up. Reframe setbacks as opportunities to grow.

    6. Embrace Solutions, Not Problems

Stop ruminating over what could have been or what you should have done—regret leads nowhere. Overthinking and dwelling on the past only drain your energy and keep you stuck. Shift your focus to a more resourceful mindset. Think in terms of possibilities and solutions—that’s where real progress begins and new opportunities arise.

   7. Embrace Impermanence

When things get really tough, remind yourself of this timeless wisdom from King Solomon: “This too shall pass.” Nothing lasts forever. By accepting the transient nature of life, you find the strength to endure the storms and the grace to appreciate the calm.

Igor “Stay Strong” Stojadinović