Meaning of the word "life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it" in English
What does "life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it
US /laɪf ɪz tɛn pərˈsɛnt wʌt ˈhæpənz tu ju ænd ˈnaɪnti pərˈsɛnt haʊ ju rɪˈspɑnd tu ɪt/
UK /laɪf ɪz tɛn pəˈsɛnt wɒt ˈhæpənz tuː juː ænd ˈnaɪnti pəˈsɛnt haʊ juː rɪˈspɒnd tuː ɪt/
Idiom
a motivational saying suggesting that one's attitude and reaction to events are more important than the events themselves
Example:
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When he lost his job, he remembered that life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.
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Don't let this setback ruin your mood; remember, life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.