A Survivor's Role In Overcoming Obstacles Of Life

How does one thrive through and break down the stressful and hopeless obstacles of life? All individuals have been through tough times where they needed to dig deep inside the depths of their soul and fight through the roadblocks that stand in their way. Situations, either big or small, can be conquered by a survivor who believes they can achieve. So, what does it take for a survivor to triumph over circumstances put in front of them? A survivor is able to overcome one’s obstacles through a sense of purpose, tenacity, and an optimistic view on life. With a sense of purpose a survivor fights an endless battle of oppression. By having a purpose in doing something, a survivor has a reason to get up everyday and do the best they can. A sense of purpose is important to survival because without it one …show more content…
Tenacity is the ability to fight through circumstances. One who thrives must posses this quality because tenacity teaches each individual how to battle through their tough times of hardship. One who does not have the ability to push through will easily get discouraged. When someone is discouraged it is much easier to give up and quit; surrendering in the war of oppression. A New York Times article written by Lindsay Crouse, Kayla Montgomery overcomes her biggest obstacles. She sets her goals high and stops at nothing until she achieves them. During the interview Kayla shared that “I’ve trained myself to think about other things while I race, to get through. But when I break the motion, I can’t control them and I fall” (Crouse). Like Kayla, a survivor needs to be aware of when they need to keep going. This shows that when Kayla stops pushing through she collapses along with her will to fight. If Kayla did not fight through her pain and weaknesses until the very end, she would not have accomplished what she has. However, having tenacity will only get someone so far; having the right mindset is also