Hisham Sarwar
Many people, who grow up reading books from a young age, think of life as an adventure. It often seems that tough times in life are very short-lived and you can easily get out without having to do much. But in reality, life has adventures very much different from the book world. It is filled with giant conundrums filled with ups and downs and they get pretty tough once in a while. These encounters with problems in life enable you to grow yourself. There are lots of harsh truths of life that are very tough but they make you learn more than the knowledge you gain from anywhere else. These harsh truths shape your life and make you a better person.
Following are the few hash facts of life that will help you grow and to become a better person:
Life is uncertain:
You need to be very clear that life is uncertain and no matter how many plans you make or things you decide, you will have to confront the uncertainties. You will experience things which you may never have thought of. The only thing you can change is your mindset about life. Be prepared to handle any kind of tough situation and do not lose hope even if the results are against your expectations.
Start with baby steps:
Life is not about making plans and just thinking what could have been done or what can be done later, it is about taking the action. You need to take initial steps towards the journey you want to go. It might be the hardest but you will have to actually take the steps for reaching the goals in your life.
Have patience:
Successful people cover a long journey before they reach the place where you see them as an inspiration. They spend their lives in striving for things they want to have. Do not expect the rewards as quickly as you have imagined. Just trusts the journey you are on and have patience because it will take longer than you have in mind.
Not everyone will be helpful:
You may have heard the support system as the source to keep you motivated on your way towards success but you must realize that everyone will not play their part. There will be very few people who will actually prove to be your support. Therefore, realize who they are and never let them go.
Risk-taking:
You need to know that you cannot change your life if you do not take risks. The leaders who you see today achieved their success by taking risks which others did not take. Risks are the only way you can move forward. Therefore, you will have to take risks to avail new opportunities and to grow into a better person.
Get rid of the negative thoughts:
Negative can hold you back from achieving your full potential and having a firm belief on your abilities. Therefore, do not get caught up in the negative thoughts and always look at the positive aspects of your life.
Suffering is part of life:
Suffering is unavoidable and can happen to anyone. But the good thing is that the suffering or hardships make you stronger and resilient. Once you overcome the challenges and obstacles, you learn to live a much better life.
Get rid of the toxic people:
The people in your life make or break you, therefore, stay close to the ones who give you strength. But move away from the toxic people who make your life miserable.
