You nailed it. Accepting what “is” and what “isn’t” at a given time can be very difficult. However, doing so gives one the agency to make substantive changes to their life.

For instance, I quit my supposed dream job and had an large, unproductive drinking problem. That was two years ago and I’ve been sober ever since, coincidentally finding more happiness personally and professionally than ever before. But it starts with being honest and putting the work in to change your life. It certainly is possible, and I encourage everyone to give it a try. Don’t shy away from failure. Failure highlights what you need to know in order to eventually complete whatever challenge you struggled with initially.