Preparation
It is inevitable that we will encounter challenges. Our culture, however, sees challenge as an unwanted difficulty that should be avoided at all costs. Since this is impossible, the question, then, is how we will FACE the challenge before us. Let's use FACE as an acronym that stands for:
Focus - Are you focused on controllable or uncontrollable factors?
Attitude - Do you see an obstacle or an opportunity?
Commitment - Have you poured all of your resources into finding a solution?
Effort - How hard are you working to prevail?
FACE or flee? If you do the former, you'll be equipped to handle any situation.