It's well known that to be successful in sports you must not only be better than the other guy/team, you also have to be so much better that you can take the unfair hits/calls and still pull out a victory. This holds true for life as well. There are going to be times in your life where it seems like nothing can go right. You've probably heard the phrases: "Bad news comes in threes" and "When it rains, it pours". I'm always amazed to see it, but it's true. Bad things can sometimes beget other bad things. It's hard to stay positive sometimes, but you have to persevere. A short memory can come in handy here. I've often been reprimanded for my awful memory, but more often than not it's helped me stay happy through tough times. Think not of the past, nor of the future, but only of the present. By keeping your mind focused on your immediate goals you can be a happier person. This is not to say it's a good idea to forget the past, but take it with a grain of salt. It's in the past; it can't be changed. If it's something negative, live life the best you can and push it out of your mind. You have no control over it, so why even worry about it?
Bad things happen to good people. It's a fact of life. The key is to not get hung up on those bad things and fall into a downward spiral or a regression. Instead, call an old friend, work out, or play a musical instrument! With perseverance and a short memory you can stay positive, happy, and optimistic about your present and your future.
