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What did suffering teach you that success never could?

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.

Stan Rudman

I’ve been blessed in many ways — I haven’t personally experienced the kind of suffering or hardship that my parents and grandparents did. But their story, their perseverance, and their ability to rebuild — not once, but twice — taught me lessons that no amount of success ever could. Read more >>>

ErniVales

Who is writing these questions? Ugh, so depressing. I actually had great successes in the graffiti world from early on, sure the were speed bumps and stuff that was negative and unavoidable but that’s just a truism of life. thankfully I didn’t suffer major health setback, I sure do today but I think that question is slowly creeping forward. Read more >>>

Keelan Brown

That no matter what happens always work hard and push through. Read more >>>

Ari Urban

Suffering has been one of my greatest teachers because it has allowed me to find my power through my pain. Suffering has allowed my heart to continuously break open in ways that have created more space for love and forgiveness than I ever thought was possible. Suffering humbles me to this day. Read more >>>

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