They accepted the fate of their M, whatever the outcome maybe and they are at peace with that.
Google the Stockdale Paradox
There’s no difference between a pessimist who says, “Oh, it’s hopeless, so don’t bother doing anything,” and an optimist who says, “Don’t bother doing anything, it’s going to turn out fine anyway.” Either way, nothing happens. – Yvon Chouinard
