“Be sober, be vigilant;
because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion,
seeking whom he may devour.
Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”
1 Peter 5:8-9.
Michael Franzese, the former crime boss, sat in prison for over a decade
He came back and became world wide famous in his late 60's. Made millions by utilising his knowledge and the wisdom he gained while being detained.
Learn to TURN SHIT INTO SUGAR and no one can break you.
When you go through a stressful situation and the position you're in is weak
You have 2 choices:
1. Daydream that things could have been better
2. Enjoy it and think "Imagine the stories I'll have after this whole thing is over"
In every scenario there's something positive.
You become indestructible once you're able to take every negative circumstance and turn it around into something that benefits you.
50 Cent got shot 9 times, built a career by using this event.
A normal person would've remained traumatised all his life after something similar.