Trust the Process – Even When It Hurts

Day 341 out of 1,095.

It was a tough day. One of those days filled with difficult messages, unfair decisions, and a sense that things were happening in a way that just didn’t make sense.

Frustration kicked in. It affected my work, my focus, and my meetings. I knew I wasn’t at my best, and for a while, I was hard on myself for it. Entrepreneurs are supposed to push through, right? But the truth is, some days, the best thing you can do is acknowledge the struggle, let go of self-judgment (as much as possible), and simply accept that today is not a high-performance day.

And that’s okay.

Because here’s what I’ve learned: there’s a reason why people come and go, why situations shift, and why challenges appear. The universe is always moving us through experiences—sometimes painful, sometimes frustrating—but always with purpose.

When Things Fall Apart, They Might Actually Be Falling Into Place

We often don’t have the answers in the moment. We don’t always see the bigger picture. And yes, sometimes people or situations behave in ways that feel unfair, even cruel.

But what if—even in the mess, the confusion, and the setbacks—things are actually aligning for us?

A Shift in Focus

If I choose to look at this positively, maybe today was a reminder to double down on my true mission: helping security, emergency, and rescue forces find resilience within themselves.

So I’m reminding myself—and you—to trust the process. To approach ourselves with compassion. To keep doing our best, even when it doesn’t feel like enough.

Because a lot is out of our control. But our ability to keep going, to learn from the hard days, and to trust that we are being guided? That’s always in our hands.

What’s one challenge you’ve faced recently that, in hindsight, helped you grow? Let’s talk in the comments.

Eliav.