Graham Potter says he has learned to confront setbacks rather than avoid them, as he prepares to lead Sweden at the World Cup. In interviews, Potter reflects on a difficult period following his previous coaching roles, describing how the dismissals from Chelsea and West Ham left him with “hurt” but also pushed him to face the “bad stuff.” He contrasts that period with the progress he has made with Sweden, saying he feels joy and pride at taking the team to the tournament after recovering from earlier failures. Potter acknowledges that while there have been successes, public focus often turns to the lows in football management. He previously spent seven months at Chelsea after leaving Brighton in September 2022, and later took another coaching opportunity when West Ham approached in the early part of last year. Potter presents his time with Sweden as a positive turnaround, while also emphasizing personal reflection and finding “beautiful moments” after difficult experiences. He also remarks on a sense of belonging in his day-to-day work in Sweden.