With all the focus on success it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons we can learn from the more difficult parts of our journey. Below, you’ll find some very interesting insights from some of the most fascinating members of the community.
Sarah Lawson
I’m going to overemphasize this because I literally cannot say it enough. THAT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SOMEONE IS ACTUALLY GOING THROUGH. Like… I could do a year long podcast on this topic. When I was going through my worst of times, ALL I WANTED was for someone to just show up, and exist in that moment with me. Read more>>
Araiz Cervantes
Suffering taught me how to sit with myself. Like really sit, in the silence, in the uncertainty, in the “what now?” moments. Success never slowed me down like that. But the hard seasons? They stripped everything that wasn’t real. They made me ask who I am when no one’s clapping, when I have to rebuild, when it’s just me and my faith. Read more>>
Sofia Carlos
Suffering is the gateway to success. The reason there is suffering is because something in the equation is not right. Suffering and failure forced me to see what I’m doing wrong, changing and adjusting until it actually works out. Read more>>
Semaj Melson
Suffering and struggling taught me true resilience. I failed so many times. I was pushed to the edge of quitting, doubted by what felt like everyone, even teachers and former managers told me because of where I’m from and my upbringing that I would never make it. It used to eat me alive but I could never shake the feeling that this is my purpose. Read more>>
Mikel Anthony
Suffering has taught me to appreciate success—every single drop of it. Growing up, I suffered for reasons beyond my control. As an adult, I’ve faced my own struggles—learning to navigate the messy, unprepared transformation from child to man. I’ve failed at friendships, businesses, and even at times as a father and husband. But suffering teaches you things success never could: humility, resilience, perspective. Read more>>
