Best Piece of Advice

Over the course of my life, I received many pieces of advice from my family, friends, teachers, and others who had an influence in my life. However, the best piece of advice that I ever came across, came from a book called Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do, written by Robert H. Schuller. After reading this book, I came across some great life advice which was that in life, we must be resilient and be able to overcome any obstacles or challenges no matter what they are. That is why I always tell people that “tough times never last, but tough people do”. This quote itself is very significant to me because it showcases how in life, people always go through difficult times that are usually momentary but, those who have the determination and will power, overcome those difficult times leading to a successful life. Through this piece of advice, I learned that perseverance is key in overcoming any obstacles or challenges that you may face in life. Perseverance is the ability to keep going even if you have the desire to give up. It is often difficult to keep on going, but that’s what makes us tough. One who perseveres is does not quit when the odds are against them or when things go against them because they always figure out a way to come out on top

no matter what situation they are in. Perseverance has been an important aspect in my life because I have always been the type of person to constantly challenge myself to become a better person while dealing with the many  inevitable challenges that occur. Countless times, I wanted to give up when I was put into a difficult situation, but I always discovered a way to overcome these times of adversity through being optimistic and determined. For example, when I was in elementary school, I always competed in various track and field events, more specifically the 200m sprint was my speciality. Every time I competed, I was always anxious because I was scared of not performing to the best of my ability. When I was running, I always felt like giving up and a voice inside me was pushing me to give up. However, I consistently found way to stay focused and determined during my races which motivated me to push myself to my limit. Evidently, I ended up being successful because I was able to push out the negativity and believe in myself to overcome all the adversity. Overall, I believe that if we maintain a positive attitude, be optimistic, and keep working hard, we will be able to overcome any obstacle or challenge that life has to throw at us. Hence, tough and mentally strong people always outweigh the difficultly that tough times have to offer.