Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you read more

Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you go beyond the norm.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is read more

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy read more

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.

Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you’ll find is that you can overcome anything.

Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you’ll find is that you can overcome anything.

Art begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.

Art begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.

Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on read more

Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It's OK to fail. If you're not failing, you're not growing.

Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time... It tells us to tell each other right now read more

Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time... It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other.

The greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

The greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.