What's a lesson you learned from a moment of unexpected challenge?

Share your greatest challenge so far(personal or professional)? Let others learn from your experiences. P.S: I need some motivation to get through everyday mental grind..

I was laid off last year, the CTC was reasonably high there (110k USD base, not practical in India ik... Maybe that's why they had to cut us off). That of course was quite a down time but I was happy that I had a lot of side projects in hand, and was up to date with the tech stack. It's something I learned, "A company is a company, nothing less or more than that. Curious to know, what are your lessons from these times? That one thing you wish you told/reminded yourself before these lay offs? To me, it would be: 1. Stay humble. Your salary or your company shouldn't define your attitude. 2. Keep learning. Find time for your personal growth. 3. Stay active in the community, be aware of what's happening. Be it good or bad, it can come to you as well. 4. Save while you can! Savings have helped me a lot. P.S: I mentioned my base pay from prev salary not to boast about it, there is nothing to boast about tbh ... It's just to mention more context.

Hey Folks, I’m in a phase where I have decided to move out from my present company. My present company is very dear to me as it gave me the taste of what success looks like. Honestly, I would have never made it had I not received the support and backing that I got here. I don’t know if I am making the correct decision. Emotions are literally overflowing. One side of mine tells me that I am making the wrong decision whereas the other side is excited to see what future holds for me. Literally anxious of all the thoughts that are crossing my mind. What if , I am not able to perform at my next company ? What if , they decide to hire me and then not honour their offer letter ? What if, the company has a mass layoff and I am impacted ? All these thoughts are literally eating me from inside. Any suggestions on how can I handle the same ?

Anjali, a gifted young dancer, practiced tirelessly beneath the banyan tree. One day, discouraged by a misstep, she sat with tears in her eyes. An old woman, watching from afar, shuffled over. "Little one," she said, "the wind whispers secrets to the leaves. It bends, but never breaks." Anjali, taking a deep breath, rose and continued her dance, the wind carrying away her doubt. Lesson: Resilience is key to overcoming challenges.