preview

My Experience With Adversity

Good Essays

William J. Clinton once said, “If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person. It’s how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.” Adversity is a misfortune to happen to someone. It can take place anywhere or to anybody. My experiences with adversity have leaded me to better myself, my friends, and my family. Adversity taught me to not give up on obstacles that lie in front of me. I have experienced times as if I was the carrot, egg, or coffee bean; each has leaded me to who I am now as a person rather than before. In the story, the carrot starts out strong, but after the boiling, hot water composites it, the carrot becomes weak …show more content…

The egg had a beautiful heart, always spirited, but turns bitter and stiff because of hard times and obstacles. I use to care for everyone, always checking on people to make sure everyone was happy, but hardships have made me change my personality and aspect on life. An experience that happened to me that reflects how I relate to the egg in the story is by the death of my grandfathers. Going through that changed my life in many ways. I felt hurt, upset, and emotionally unstable. I cried until I could taste the tears coming down my face. They were my best friends and after they passed, I changed in many ways. I do not show my emotions like I use to or even smile that often. Like the egg, I had a spirited personality, but situations changed me into a bitter personality much like the egg at the end. I learned that it is okay to have both; sometimes you need both personalities in your life. Situations may change you, but do not allow your heart to …show more content…

Adversity is significant to us in order to become a superior person. I learned that situations and hardships can be difficult, but never let them define who you are and the person you want to be. All of my life experiences have affected my life in many ways. I have transformed for the good and bad, but you have to develop as an individual and find yourself. The obstacles have been difficult, but never stopped me from becoming myself. Adversity should never stop us, but yet it should challenge us for the better. I handle adversity by rising and never settling, how do

Get Access