I think of all those who have worked hard and achieved success on a goal only to see it reversed: judicial teams whose conviction is pardoned or overturned on appeal; surgeons whose patients survive the operation but then die of complications or relapse; or legislators whose victories are negated with the next administration.
It’s necessary to temper your expectations when it’s possible that a letdown will follow the victory but it shouldn’t stop you from pursuing the initial quest. Those who become pregnant hold off on the announcement until after the first trimester in case of a miscarriage but they still conceive. Realtors indicate “sale pending” until the financing comes through but they still sell houses. Players look to the officials to check whether points are scored when the whistle is blown but they still take the shot.
If you bask in the glory only to have it reversed, it doesn’t negate your original success. Don’t allow your loss to take you lower because of the momentum gained from the initial high.
