This reminds me of the book "The Obstacle is The Way" by Ryan Holliday, which states that anything that appears to be something in our way is actually the way forward. A bump in the road is still part of the road, serving as a tool for learning, growth, and progress.

Without real obstacles in our path, we're much less likely to increase our skill set and resiliency. Viewing these instances as a gift instead of a burden is the most productive mindset to take.