“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” - Ernest Hemingway
Adversity is your companion on life's journey. People who survive said, "I'm going to take control of my thoughts."
One exercise people have recommended is writing a letter to yourself giving yourself a road map or plan into the future. Your challenge, day to day, is following that blueprint to your destination.
Admiral McRaven shares his life wisdom.
Small choices can massively change outcomes. "Changing the world can happen anywhere and anyone can do it."
- Make your bed every morning. "The little things in life matter."
- "Everyone must paddle...you can't change the world alone."
- "Nothing mattered but your will to succeed." What is the size of your heart?
- "You still end up as a sugar cookie." "Keep moving forward."
- "Everyone made the circus list." Failure can make you stronger.
- "Slide for life." "Sometimes you have to slide down the obstacles head first."
- "Stand your ground." "Don't back down from the sharks."
- "You must be your very best in the darkest moments."
- "The power of hope...one person can change the world by giving people hope."
- "If you want to change the world, don't ever ring the bell."