A life lived without adversity of some kind is rare. At it’s worst it can seem as though motivation is lost.
With that in mind GenuLines takes a look at a few who made their difficult roads work for them
Motivation Through Adversity- A Proven Path
People sometimes feel that they have no hope. They find themselves in dire situations and believe they’re never going to recover.
For instance, a person born with an issue that sets up barriers right from the start.
It’s understandable why they feel defeated. But there are examples of people who beat the odds and thrived in the process.
The Miracle Worker
One example is Helen Keller. At the age of 11, she lost both her sight and hearing due to an illness.
Her live-in teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped Keller prepare for college. She went on to became a prolific author and activist.
And she set up schools for the blind and deaf.
Birth of Greatness
You may have heard of Helen Keller, but have you ever heard of Nick Vujicic? Nick was born without arms and legs.
He’s now a motivational speaker and evangelist.
You can find plenty of videos of Nick doing activities as well as or better than people who have all their limbs. He refuses to let hid situation get in his way.
Super Effort
You may remember Christopher Reeves. He was an American actor famous for playing Superman in the 1990s movie series.
He developed quadriplegia after a horse riding accident. Shortly after the incident, he used his fame to help others who experience similar fates.
There are plenty of other examples of people who rose above their disabilities. It is a source of inspiration and motivation to others who feel helpless.
No Quit
These are all examples of people who would be likely to give up based on their circumstances but refused to do so. Their situations were in no way easy to deal with, and they all had long journeys to rise above their situations.
They not only accomplished something but excelled at it.
Someone in your life may be facing a particularly difficult situation. You can help them by showing the inspiration of the people mentioned in this article.
The Takeaway
Even you’re not in a dire situation you can get motivated by these inspiring people. For instance, if you are facing a problem, think about what these people had to go through.
Their experience will lend you some perspective. It’ll help motivate you to look for a solution.
And don’t look at this as reveling in their misery. Instead, you’re celebrating their lives.
And their ability to overcome the adversities they faced.
JohnK 11-8-2021
Overheard: “Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records” ~ William Arthur Ward
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