The people who add the most to our lives are often the ones who challenge us the most. The teachers who we remember with gratitude and appreciation are those who pushed us, not those who pampered us. A demanding child is rarely a pleasure to deal with, yet that child can challenge us to grow as a parent and a human being.
The experiences which cause us to grow are the ones in which we’re challenged to push ourselves past our previously perceived limits. Strength is built in response to challenge. A bodybuilder must lift heavier and heavier weights in order to increase muscle. There is no other way. The greater the accomplishment, the greater are the challenges that must be overcome.
The challenges you face provide a pathway to excellence. They are difficult and they will bring out the best in you. To be the best, you must be willing to face the biggest challenges. You can do it. It’s what you’re designed to do. Get up. Get ready. Be willing and GO! It’s up to you.
