How Do You Deal with Disappointment?

Have you ever wondered what drives indie hackers to keep going despite the countless disappointments they face?

The life of an indie hacker is an intricate dance with disappointment. For every ten new strategies or ventures attempted to propel their business forward, a staggering nine of them typically end in failure.

Yet, amidst this seemingly relentless cycle of setbacks, what fuels the indomitable spirit of the indie hacker? Is it an unwavering stubbornness, an unyielding refusal to give up? Or is it something more profound—a vital step on the journey towards achieving success?

Tom Hodgkinson, in a recent thought-provoking post on the Idler blog, delves into the intriguing question of dealing with disappointment.

Tom eloquently captures the essence of this dilemma when tells us - 'The only response, I think, is a sort of cheerful Stoicism, and a counting of your blessings, and a giving of thanks for your freedom. As Epictetus put it, “Don’t hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” And disappointments, of course, can lead to good things, if treated with patience.'

You can view Tom's full post here - https://www.idler.co.uk/article/how-do-you-deal-with-disappointments/

How do you deal with disappointment?