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thefoundation  ·  4062 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Lil's Book of Questions: Does It Get Any Easier, Part 2

I don't want things to get easier. Overcoming adversity is a spice of life





lil  ·  4062 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Great perspective. How is that attitude working out for you? (Sorry, I don't mean to sound like Dr. Phil who only asks that when he knows the answer is "not too well.") What I mean is when there is adversity, how do you summon an mmmm-that's-spicy perspective?

thefoundation  ·  4062 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I take into account what I've done to get to this point, compare it with actions I've taken in the past, try and make an intelligent decision about what I want to do next. I like working out problems, I like planning actually. The feeling of knowing there was adversity, planning it out, weighing outcomes, executing your plan, and then overcoming the adversity...that is one of the best feelings for me. I can win. Beating out your difficulties is a motivating factor for me