We’re control junkies, every one of us. It’s hard-wired.

Having control over things gives us a sense of power, a sense of safety and assurance.

But as much as we want to believe we have control over our situations, we don’t.

Few things are truly within our control and unaffected by factors outside ourselves.

Regardless of how well we prepare, and how diligent our plans, anything can happen. The best we can do is set ourselves up for the best outcome.

The only thing we do have true control over is our mindset.

So when even the best-laid plans go sideways and things fall apart — you can still control how you react.

How we deal with losing control is the only real control we have.