Enchiridion 53 discusses  about when dealing with difficulties be ready with principles to face them. Recognize there are choices we may not want to make. There may be choices where both outcomes may be questionable.

It is important to remember even when we make a wrong choice or fail we can move on and continue to make progress. Know that everyone has the knowledge and skills to bring improvement. Consider as well there may be certain roles we have been meant to do.

We have the ability to make choices grounded by reason. Remember the quote credited with Nietzsche “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” Our reputation can be damage and maybe even our body by others. But our mind or will cannot be damaged unless we allow it to. We have reasoning and faculty of choice to guide us.

Still there are times when the choices we have to make may cause us to question if the results are favorable in life.