What to do When New Facts Come In

“Conditions change. New facts come in. Circumstances arise. If you can’t adapt to them — if you simply proceed onward, unable to adjust according to this additional information — you are no better than a robot. The point is not to have an iron will, but an adaptable will — a will that makes full use of reason to clarify perception, impulse, and judgment to act affectively for the right purpose.”

Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic

One of the qualities of resiliency is to meet setbacks with adaptability. If you can remain flexible when trouble comes, for example, it can become your teacher that creates new possibilities.

A strong will can hurt you if it’s time to change your mind, your perspective or your behavior.

Conditions change. New facts come in. Normal sometimes is no longer possible.

What conditions have changed in your life that require you to adapt and grow?