When the going gets tough, the tough get going
What this means is that when faced with difficulties and adversity, those who are mentally and physically resilient do not give up, but formulate an effective and disciplined plan of action which they initiate and carry through to a successful conclusion.
"Despite getting stuck with the fallout from Malcolm's fuck-up, Nick got everything sorted inside of a week!"
"Yeah, when the going gets tough, the tough get going."
"Yeah, when the going gets tough, the tough get going."
when the going gets tough the tough gets going
When the situation is difficult, it's time for you to show you can make it(the brave person acts).You face the difficulty, you don't run away.
Anna lost her job and her boyfriend dumped her for her best friend. She carried on. When the going gets tough the tough gets going. Three monthes later she was in a better job and going out with a really nice guy.