NO MATTER HOW well you have planned for the future, chances are you will encounter a number of unexpected obstacles. You might be made redundant or face personal circumstances which dictate that your career takes a back seat for a while.
And, of course, you will face smaller daily struggles to stay focused on your goals - the unsupportive boss, lack of time, or the clients who make your life difficult.
If you have already faced big challenges, then you are in good company. George Lucas was rejected by every movie studio in Hollywood before his film Star Wars was accepted by 20th Century Fox. Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas and suffered several bankruptcies before building Disneyland. Both overcame their challenges to attain success. *
When obstacles get in the way, we have to make a choice. Either we give up on our goals, or we commit to doing all that it takes to achieve our dreams. So when things get tough, remember the old adage: 'If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.'
You cannot avoid change, however you do have a choice about the way you approach it. You can choose to hold on to the old ways or embrace change by accepting it willingly.
I am not suggesting you should become passive and allow things to overwhelm you. You should anticipate change, research the options available and make clear decisions about how to adjust your actions in order to reap the benefits of things happening around you.