Quotes About Adversity

By protecting your nervous system and keeping you focused, laughter and play offer you opportunities to thrive even in inhospitable environments.

Most important thing in life is learning how to fall.

Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your adrenaline flowing and help you realize your potential.

he said it was interesting. He used the word 'textured'. He said 'smooth' is boring but 'textured' was interesting, and the scar meant that I was stronger than whatever had tried to hurt me.

Sometimes you have to get sicker before you can get better.

Mama, what kept you moving forward through droughts, wild animals, loneliness? We had no choice. Sadness was as dangerous as panthers and bears. The wilderness needs your whole attention.

In the fight between you and reality, be discouraging.

Daily I learn — sometimes painfully, other times with glee — that mine is a path never meant to be paved.

Part of the genius of (Nick) Sabin's system was that he understood that no matter the skill set, he was inheriting vulnerable kids from various backgrounds. For those times when they made poor decisions, as they invariably did, the safety net must be strong as far and wide as possible.

Appreciate the struggles as opportunities to wake up.

When you encounter a problem, recognize that your solution likely is right alongside the problem itself.

Don't let life's events determine your attitude, let your attitude determine your life..

When she learned of the verdicts, Nancy Maddox pulled her granddaughter, Jo Ann, aside and whispered, "Life is like always living under a big rock. Always look at it and pray that it won't fall on you." Nancy felt as though she had been buried under an avalanche.

If being any kind of hero falls all the way down to men like you, then we have already lost.

Life doesn't reward those who refuse to expose themselves to difficulties and challenges.

Problems are often life's way of letting you know that you're off course and need to take corrective action.

Just remember the words of Napoleon Hill: "Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And so it is with you … we are in charge of our Attitudes.

He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he who loses courage loses all. — Miguel de Cervantes

Running away from your fears is a losing strategy. — Jeff Keller

Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again. — HENRY FORD

Adversity brings out our hidden potential. — Jeff Keller

Troubles, like babies, grow larger by nursing. — LADY HOLLAND

The things which hurt, instruct. — Benjamin Franklin