You're facing continuous setbacks in your career. How do you make resilient decisions to overcome them?

If you’re facing setbacks in your career, remember they’re part of the process, not the end of it. The key is to shift your focus from the problem to the solution. Resilient decisions come from clear intentions. Ask yourself: What am I committed to achieving no matter what? Then take massive action, adjust when needed, and stay flexible. 1. Reframe setbacks as feedback—they’re teaching you what’s not working. 2. Change your strategy, not your goal—if one path fails, find another. 3. Condition your mind daily—feed it with thoughts of progress and certainty that you will overcome this. Resilience is built when persistence defines you, not failure. Keep moving forward!

Maintain a positive mindset, take care of your physical and mental health, and believe in your potential. It's important to build resilience, just like the Japanese proverb "Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight."

When facing continuous career setbacks, the first step is to slow down. Avoid immediate evaluation and, if you're feeling emotional, address that first—indulge in your favorite activities, relax, and rest well. Once you're calm, start by acknowledging the facts. Identify any patterns or triggers behind these setbacks. Without rushing to conclusions, list possible alternatives or approaches you’d take if given another chance. This process will give you clarity and help you pave the way toward more successful outcomes.

That's a great question, and I can relate because I've been going through something similar. I hope I can help you avoid the mistakes I made. My first reaction was to lose confidence in myself and the work I've been doing for over a decade. This obviously impacted my ability to present myself well during the tough times. As Kahneman's studies suggest, when people feel they're losing, they tend to take more risks. I found myself considering options I normally wouldn't. I only started to regain control when I stepped back and took time to reflect on my career, the feedback I've received, and the direction I want to head in. It's important to assess the reality you're in now, but also where you want to go.

Here's a tip: treat yourself like a robot. I learned this from Ali Abdaal, and it doesn’t mean ignoring your feelings, but rather comparing how we'd handle a mistake by a robot versus ourselves. If a robot makes a mistake, we'd assess the error, make the necessary corrections—whether it's software or hardware—and have it try again the next day. But when we, as humans, make mistakes, we tend to beat ourselves up, which doesn’t help us learn or improve. So, when you fail, treat yourself like a robot: identify the issue, fix it, and move forward.

It’s important to understand that a setback is not failure. Failure is when all hope is lost, while a setback is nature’s way of signaling a detour on your path to success. Perhaps the road ahead is blocked, or there’s a traffic jam. You simply need to find an alternative route. With the right perspective, navigating setbacks becomes easier, allowing you to discover more favorable options.

Setting clear goals is crucial in overcoming setbacks. While buzzwords like SMART goals are popular, they don’t guarantee success. For example, making $1 million by the end of 2024 may be SMART, but the outcome isn’t fully within your control. Goals should focus on what you can control, not the result. A better example: 'By the end of 2024, I will learn the psychology of trading & market behaviour by reading books or taking courses.' This goal’s success is entirely in your hands. Start with achievable goals, and the momentum of small successes will naturally elevate your future ambitions.