A reality check

Starting off my day with a post about something which made me take a deep breath and think. Last evening I and my colleague were engrossed in finding a solution to a problem. We figured that it didn't work in my colleague's machine and decided to try it on mine. But to my surprise, it didn't work on my machine as well. I got frustrated, because I wanted to help my colleague so that we could go home happy. Then I remarked, "If this is not solved, then I won't be able to sleep tonight". Pat came the reply, "If you can't take it, then you shouldn't be here".
I was initially stunned by the remark. I felt a bit ridiculed to be honest. More than the issue not being resolved, I left with the feeling that someone told me something which I didn't like. Later that night, I was in my bed wondering about it. Then I realized, it is the truth. Truth is always bitter!!! So I tried to find out what was it that I could improve upon. I found the answer. Simple, take it easy. I took the problem to my heart and it didn't help. So I need to ease off and take a breath and get back at solving the problem in hand.
It was a reality check for me. I never thought that someone would say that to me. But I am glad that my colleague and my good friend did. I would like to thank and appreciate my friend for being honest and forthcoming in those remarks. I wish I hear from you all the time!!!