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What did suffering teach you that success never could?

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.

Chloe Mackey

Geez, this is a really big question. First, I think the most important lesson suffering taught me is that you first have to be willing to learn from it. My past self (and sometimes my present self… Read more >>>

Akai Jackson

That’s a powerful question. What suffering has taught me that success never could is perspective. Success feels good, but it can also make you think you’re in control, that you’ve figured it all out. Suffering strips that away. It humbles you. It forces you to slow down, to look at yourself in the mirror, and to confront what really matters. Read more >>> 

Danny Woodard

Suffering taught me to be resourceful! Even now, would it be great to have a massive photo studio with every prop that i could ever need? sure! But you have to be creative when you are are down just to get by. Seffering taught me to create something out of nothing! Read more >>>

madison rodriguez

I think the suffering that I have endured on my path has taught me that it is okay to do things on your own, even if you feel lonely or unsure of yourself. Read more >>> 

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