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What did suffering teach you that success never could?

With all the focus on success it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons we can learn from the more difficult parts of our journey.  Below, you’ll find some very interesting insights from some of the most fascinating members of the community.

LaKisha Mosley

Success feels good, but it can trick you into thinking you have control over everything. Suffering stripped away that illusion. It taught me humility, compassion, and the importance of slowing down. It showed me that strength is not about pretending you are unbreakable, but about learning how to put yourself back together with care. Suffering also taught me empathy. Read more>>

Rob Wiseman

Suffering taught me patience, perspective, and empathy. Success can make you confident, but it’s the hard seasons, the financial struggles, the setbacks, the long runs when you don’t think you can keep going that truly shape your character. They give you a deeper respect for the process and a gratitude for every win that follows. Read more>>

Jimmie Lewis III

I didn’t face many struggles growing up if I had a problem, it usually wasn’t too hard to overcome. It wasn’t until medical school that I truly faced my biggest challenges. Surrounded by so many intelligent and accomplished people, I began to wrestle with imposter syndrome. Read more>>

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