“The problem is not that we have problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.”
What this quote means
Cantinflas points to our complicated relationship with difficulties: we consider them abnormal, when they are part of life. The real problem isn't having problems, but believing we should be exempt from them. This paradoxical wisdom liberates: it invites us to welcome obstacles as opportunities to grow, rather than endure them as injustices. It's a philosophy of active acceptance that transforms our relationship with adversity.
How to apply it daily
Write down a current problem and ask yourself: "If I accepted it as part of life, how would I act differently?" Then, act accordingly.
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