“He that wrestles us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skills. Our antagonist is our helper.” This quote from Edmund Burke the philosopher is exactly how we should face any situation in life. As humans, we face adversity and challenges every step of the way in our lives. Some of us succumb to our fears and rather than facing the challenges head on we cave. Others rise above and beyond to face their fears and the adversity that stands in their path to success. These are the people who achieve success in life and treat the adversity in their lives as the antagonists that Edmund Burke was talking about in the quote.

Build a Strong Mindset

“The fight is in the mind it’s not physical, as long as the mind refuses to accept defeat, each setback will give you an opportunity to analyze yourself and where did I went wrong, Crisis is an opportunity.” Said Imran Khan addressing the youth at Oxford University. The potential to overcome adversity lies within all of us and we can only overcome it if we strengthen our minds. The mindset in life should not be to give up and let go of your mission or accept defeat. You should evaluate and critique your own failures. This way you can get back up and face the adverse scenario again this time however with a renewed approach and passion. That’s what was Imran Khan talking about in his speech. Each roadblock on your path to success is an opportunity for you to rise up and soar higher. You learn as you move along and the farther you go your mind becomes more and more stronger.

Go with the Flow of Change

People who succeed in life and face adversities and succeed in the face of those adversities don’t hold back in moving along with life. Take the example of Nelson Mandela who had been jailed for 27 years and didn’t back away, instead, he took on that challenge and rose above it and dealt with the challenge of being sentenced to 27 years. He came out victorious in the face of the worst of times. You can always find the easy way out and give in, but someone with a strong mindset and determination will be able to stand up and face adversity and succeed in the path of life. Going with the flow of life means accepting what is being offered to you with grace while keeping your path to success in mind and knowing that no compromise is worth the success at the end of the road.

Set Doable Goals and Focus

Facing adversity, you will have to have set in place some small goals in place that will keep you on track. Make sure to achieve those smaller milestones along the way before you move on to achieve your main goal in life. The path to success throws many twists and turns and it’s your job to ensure that you set the right goals and milestones in place that help you grow and achieve your desired result. Any milestone you achieve will lead you closer to your main goal. Success will come in its own time but if you remain steadfast and you focus on your goals and those minor milestones that you have set then you will be able to achieve the success that awaits you ahead of the adversity.

Have People on Your Team

We all as humans surround ourselves with friends and family in our lives. It is often found out who is there to stay when the tough time comes. In the adverse and tough times in your life, you will find people who stand by you. Take that support. You don’t have to fight your battles alone. No one has to, have a team of people, cheerleaders, who cheer you on and support you. Having people beside you who understand your goals and aspirations can help you feel motivated and more determined to achieve your goals hence ensuring you have that group of supportive people who are willing to stand by you and uplift you in times of adversity.

Learn from Mistakes

Making mistakes is natural and the most human thing to do. Anyone who has ever tried to achieve something has made many mistakes in their lives. Looking throughout mankind’s history, there are many people who made grave mistakes yet have achieved great success. Wonder how they achieved that success? They believed in themselves, making mistakes didn’t make them weak or sorrowful, instead, it gave them an understanding of how to move further in life. So, ingrain this in your mindset that making mistakes does not make you weak and it does not make you a loser. It only provides you with better results and a strong understanding of the world and life.

Stay Positive

Facing adversity can make you feel down make you question your decisions and generally put you in a disappointed phase. So don’t let that happen to you. Always think of the positive outcome that you will achieve even if you are facing the more adverse and difficult situations in your life. Having a positive mindset can allow you to make sure that you stand tall face the hardships and come out on the other side stronger and more determined to achieve your goal and succeed in life.

Strategies for Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success

Success is not the image you see of the person standing on top of the mountain, yes mountaineers do achieve success by climbing the top of the mountain but think of the hardships they face. And then they do come back down. Hence success in life is not climbing a mountain, it’s about paving a path and facing your difficult times with courage. Dealing with adversity with the best mindset and fighting till the end to achieve your goal, your mission, and your purpose in life.

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https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-overcome-adversity

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