RULE 95
Expect the unexpected
Of course you often have no idea when some horrible event is about to strike, but that doesn’t mean it won’t. You might be aware of the possibility that you’ll fail your exams, or that your relationship is doomed. However some disasters come straight out of the blue, such as a stillbirth or a serious road accident. And indeed you might not have seen the exam crisis looming, or your partner announcing they’re leaving.
Disaster can and often does strike at the most unlikely times. That’s not a reason to spoil years of your life looking over your shoulder for some threat that may not even be there. On the other hand, it is a reason not to complain when it does. If things have been going smoothly enough to lull you ...
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