In golf, there’s a concept: “Don’t follow a bad shot with a stupid shot.”

Meaning, there will be times when you execute poorly. Times when you get an unlucky break. Times when, despite your best efforts, you have a poor outcome.

Don’t take that moment to be hasty. Don’t be rushed and foolish. Don’t chase your losses or attempt a low-probability miracle save.

Instead, stick to your strategy. Reset. Choose wisely. Act wisely.

In life, we’re going to face these kinds of situations. Suboptimal happens. Let’s not take those moments to make things even worse.