Strenth that Comes from Adversity and Difficult Situations

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Everyone has some inner strength which needs to be found. It could not be located unless there is a vital need for it. A boy who cannot even walk properly can run as fast as any other if he is running for his life being chased by an animal. Adversity brings out the true strength of a person. Although in some cases a person becomes so tensed that he gives up, but in most cases difficult situation brings out the best a man can offer. Many of the famous personalities sought strength through adverse situations. There are examples of children who, under difficult situation, found courage to change their lives. Countries like Japan held no place in the world, yet they sought strength through the difficult conditions and came into the top countries of the world. It is also scientifically proved that an adverse situation makes one perform much better than one normally can. It can be seen from the life of the famous personality, Steve Jobs. He went to the Reed College in Portland, United States, but dropped out after the first semester because it was too expensive to afford. He started doing a part time job for three dollars dressing up as cartoon characters. From the beginning he had an interest in the electronics but could not prove his potential. After dropping out of the college when he had to face the hard realities of life he discovered his true potential. He developed the touch screen technology. He became the father of digital revolution. It was only possible because he had to face the adverse situations and do something for his survival. In such circumstances a man could find his true strength just like Steve Jobs found it. When a person is in difficult situation he tries to use each part of his body to overcome it. His whole con... ... middle of paper ... ...e has to fail a couple of times to surmount the situation, but failure in itself is the greatest lesson. It removes one’s fear and gives courage to face failure. So, a boy having an issue of stage fright might fail to perform a couple of times, but a time would come when he would no longer be afraid to go onto the stage; and that would be his moment to shine, to show his real talent, his real strength. People are much stronger when reacting to difficult situations than normally. They have to survive and live in conditions they are satisfied with and to achieve that they have to be strong. The time of crisis brings out the best in everyone. Many successful writers, sportsmen, engineers, doctors etc. sought their strengths in difficult conditions. From highly developed countries to a normal person, everyone reaches its true potential under the adversity of situation.

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