Working for yourself is full of surprises, and some of them can be very discouraging or stressful. You might lose a big client or have a personal emergency that stops you from working for many days. It is very easy to lose your motivation when things go wrong and you feel like you are failing. Staying focused on your long term dreams requires a lot of mental strength and a good plan for bad times. How do you stay productive and positive when life throws big problems at you?