Sometimes the thing we try but fail at is only one adjustment away from working. If we quit before we discover what the necessary adjustment is, we may never know how close we were to succeeding. As it turns out, resistance is a normal and necessary part of the growth process. When we meet resistance, … Continue reading Committing To Resistance
We all have to do things in our lives that we would rather not do. We cannot get our way all of the time. Nor would we likely be happier if we did. We need resistance to make us stronger. Friction helps to develop our character. Pressure forces us to grow in ways we otherwise … Continue reading Growing Pains
As important as planning is, it is equally important to be able to change our plans when it proves necessary to do so. It is all but guaranteed that things will not go the way that we wish, hope, or predict. This should not stop us from thinking ahead and preparing for the outcomes we … Continue reading Adapting To Obstacles
No matter how hard we try or how much we give, it still may not be enough. We can do our absolute best, leaving nothing behind, but we still may fall short of our goals or aspirations. This is simply part of life. We cannot be everything or have everything. We are only human. We … Continue reading The Will To Continue
We tell ourselves all sorts of stories about what we cannot do and why. While some of this may be true, much of it is self-imposed by us through the narrative we have created in our minds about our own limitations. These stories come from our experiences, but our experiences do not dictate our potential. … Continue reading Writing Our Hero’s Tale
