Summary: Out Of Tragedy, A Good Life

C.S. Lewis said,“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” Adversity is an unfortunate event or circumstance in someone’s life. Adversity can be overcome through perseverance, resulting in one becoming an improved and stronger person.
Remaining optimistic in times of difficulty can carry you through trials. “In a book called ‘Breaking Murphy’s Law,’ Suzanne C. Segerstrom, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, explained that that optimism is not about being positive as much as it is about being motivated and persistent. Dr. Segerstrom & other researchers have found that rather than giving up and walking away from difficult situations, optimists attack problems head on. They plan a course of action, getting advice from others and staying focused on solutions,” (Brody). When someone is optimistic, persistent, and motivated, trials can be easier because then they can plan out their course of action and stay focused on it. In the article,“Out of Tragedy, A Good Life,” Olympia’s parents died before she was …show more content…
“I would never have wanted to face a crucial career choice at that perilous personal juncture, but it reminded me once again that it is possible to distill triumph from adversity. Because it’s not a question of whether you will encounter difficulties in life; it’s really a question of how you confront them,” (Snowe). If one confronts trials with a good attitude, the outcome of their challenge will be a positive one. The psychologist, Dr. Segerstrom, wrote that when optimists are dealing with a challenge in their life they look for something positive to come from it or use it as a chance to grow in a positive way (Brody). This shows that by facing adversity with a good attitude and persevering through it, one can gain positive attributes from it. People can become stronger and better versions of themselves by persevering through