The power in the statement lies in its emphasis on choice: “the direction you choose to face.” Goodrich locates agency not in controlling the road—often we can’t—but in choosing the viewpoint that governs your next step. Even small choices of attention can reframe the day: noticing what remains open, what can still be built, what lesson can be applied.
In practical terms, this can look like ending a job and deciding whether the story is “I was rejected” or “I’m now available for a better fit.” The facts are similar, but the posture changes what you attempt next. [...]
