Overcoming Adversity

“Adversity is opportunity in disguise.” -Unknown
Once challenges are overcome people gain many valuable assets and skills. Most people encounter obstacles in their occupations and personal lives and overcome these problems by pushing past what they believe to be possible. Hardships force people to adapt to the situation and to deal with the problem. Everyone has different experiences which will influence how they react to certain conflicts. Furthermore, they will gain the knowledge to help others with their struggles. Learning to overcome adversity is an essential skill to apply in your life because you can learn from experience, develop strengths, and build your attributes.

As people face challenges in their lives they learn to use past experiences in current situations. When Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a shark she had to learn new techniques to surf again. Although she was uncertain about herself at some points, Bethany knew that her family was there to support her. She learned to use her courage and to never doubt herself. To add, when I first did a dance solo I was nervous to go on stage by myself. To overcome my fear I thought of all my friends and family who came to support me and all the effort I …show more content…
Terry Fox was an athlete who was diagnosed with cancer and had to have his leg amputated. He did not let this hardship get in the way of what he loved to do. Terry commenced a run to support cancer research and inspired many people to never give up. Despite cancer weakening his body, he showed that his strength was growing because of it. Similarly, when I began accelerated math it was challenging because teaching myself was so different from what I was accustomed to. Once, I understood that I needed to change my learning style it easier to do my math. A positive outcome of hardships is the strengths you can expand and qualities you can