Life Lessons

As a runner, I know that pushing yourself to the limit can be painful.But I also know that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and I've become a better athlete because of it.

I used to be an adventurous eater, but after getting food poisoning, I'm much more cautious.A burnt child dreads the fire, as they say.

When I faced my first big challenge at work, I struggled to keep up, but I kept reminding myself that a calm sea does not make a skilled sailor.

As a parent, I try not to shield my children from every disappointment.I believe that a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

I learned the hard way that a fault once denied is twice committed.When I tried to cover up my mistake, it only made things worse.

As a leader, I know that my team is watching my every move.I try to set a good example, because a good example is the best sermon.

She could see the trials he had survived in his thoughtful eyes and wise words, for adversity and loss do make a man wise by teaching tough, valuable lessons.

When I faced a challenge at work, I realized that adversity is a great schoolmaster.I learned more from that experience than from any success.

Though the setback was difficult, he knew that there is no great loss without some gain and the experience would ultimately make him wiser and stronger.