Perform work in this world, Arjuna, as a man established within himself, without selfish attachments, and alike in success and defeat. For yoga is perfect evenness of mind.
Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita
I remember a stage in my career as a financial strategist during an incredibly volatile period. It suddenly seemed as if I had lost my magic touch. No matter what I recommended, the opposite took place. And just when I tried cutting my losses, my investment case unfolded after all. I did this a couple of times until I just got tired of being yanked around. No matter what happened, and no matter how much the 'market' seemed to disagree with me, I only let my instincts be the judge of my investment calls. It was then that I understood, that these little prior hick-ups were just designed to make me fearless. I never could have become the investor I am today had it not been for this little initiation period. As Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita, do not let the so-called successes and failures rattle you. You never know how a particular situation will shape your destiny.
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