Ford did not deny reality. Conditions were hostile. But he did not waste his energy moaning about it or figuring out who to blame. Ford kept his eye on the joy ride. One thing you can bank on.
Loved ones die.
Nothing is ever going to stay the same. Everything changes - but the creator God remains the lover of your soul. If you are alive you will have trouble. If you have a great idea, you can be sure someone won't like it. If you finally get things just the way you like them, you can be certain someone will start to change things.