Comfort Comes From Overcoming Obstacles

We are defined by how we respond to difficult situations

Seeking a challenge, such as being a volunteer assisting those in need, can be an effective way to bring out the best in ourselves. Biba Kayewich

Nate, a bright, articulate 20-year-old I recently interviewed, surprised me with this observation, which I’ve paraphrased here: “When I was in high school, I was bored and played a lot of video games, and I tried to think of ways I could make a lot of money and have a comfortable life.

“But one day, I realized that comfort wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted a hard life that would challenge me.”