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.
Teresa Bennett-Yates
Resilience. Experiencing hardship has strengthened my ability to cope with future challenges. It taught me perseverance and the importance of pushing through difficult times. Empathy. Suffering as deepened my understanding of others’ pain, fostering compassion and empathy. It has encouraged me to support those who are struggling. Perspective. Read more>>
Iman Jaunte’
Suffering taught me presence. It taught me how to sit with myself in silence, without applause or validation, and still believe in my gift. When you’re stripped of the “shine,” you start to recognize your real strength — not just as an artist, but as a human being. Success often brings noise and distractions, but suffering brings clarity. Read more>>
Saint Yvon
Suffering reminded me that scars aren’t just wounds—they’re proof I made it through. I’ve suffered in silence more times than I can count, especially as an up-and-coming author. The journey is full of daily challenges—constantly putting yourself out there, trying to convince readers and the world to believe in your voice as much as you do. Read more>>
Albert Greene
Suffering taught me the weight of silence, the beauty of scars, and the strength in standing back up when no one is watching. Success will clap for you, but suffering will shape you—it carves out patience, resilience, and truth in ways victory never could. Where success feeds the ego, suffering feeds the soul. It whispers lessons in the dark that shine brighter than any spotlight. Read more>>
Laney Rhiannon
I think you learn the most lessons about life and yourself through suffering. Life without suffering sounds nice, but it wouldn’t be worth it in my opinion, because how are you supposed to learn valuable life lessons and continue your growth as a human? Suffering in human life serves to teach people things like resilience, compassion, and perspective. Read more>>
Jessenia Mills
Suffering taught me the value of life in a way success never could. It humbled me and made me realize that my world isn’t everyone else’s world. I can be a hero in one person’s story and a villain in another’s. You really learn who you are when you’re backed into a corner, with nowhere and no one to turn to but yourself. Read more>>
Martha Dockery
The first 90 minutes of my day are intentional. I wake up early, before the house comes alive, because that quiet time gives me space to lead with clarity. I start with prayer and meditation to ground myself, then review my calendar to map out priorities and ensure I’m focused on what matters most. Read more>>
