The best way to face adversity is to willingly choose it.

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Consider two scenarios…

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Imagine you’re walking around your house when, suddenly, a 135-pound weight appears across your shoulders.

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It came from out of nowhere. You stagger. Every muscle in your body fires in a desperate struggle to keep you upright. Your mind goes blank. Your heart races.

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It’s an intense, potentially dangerous situation that you had no control over. It’s terrifying.

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But now imagine you’re in a gym. You’ve been working out consistently for months, and it’s time to test your limits.

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You place 135 pounds on your shoulders. You squat down, then start pushing. Every muscle fires. Your mind goes blank. Your heart races.

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It’s an intense, potentially dangerous situation. But it’s thrilling. You celebrate when you’re done.

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Both scenarios are almost identical, with one critical difference.

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In the first scenario, you didn’t choose the challenge. In the second scenario, you did.

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That’s the difference between terror and triumph.

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So if you want to be an entrepreneur, make a habit of facing challenges head-on, rather than waiting for problems to drop in your lap. See if you start having more triumphant days than terrifying ones.