Let Your Challenges Mold You

Not everything in life is supposed to be easy.  Sometimes you have to go through the tough times to appreciate the good times.

Life is full of challenges and sometimes some people may see these challenges as roadblocks, but smart, successful people see them as opportunities. Embracing new challenges shows that you are brave and confident and it also means that you are always open to learning and growing.

So when you are faced with a challenge in life, do you embrace it or run away from it?

When my wife and I woke up today, we had no intention of climbing a mountain and we were in no shape for an early morning hike. But sometimes life takes you by surprise and allows you to challenge yourself. 

We woke up at our usual time 4 am when the alarm went off and something inside me was calling me to join the crew for this trip. I knew it would be tough, but I also knew that it would be an amazing experience. So I quickly got dressed and prepared for the hike ahead and I looked up the trail the crew mentioned the night before and saw we had just enough time after having our coffee and “us” time to meet up with everyone.

But the problem was the first trail was closed for construction. This meant we had to pivot and climb from another side of the hill. What we did not know until we got back to the bottom from the summit was this specific trailhead was rated as "Extremely Difficult".

I have never climbed a hill like this in my entire life and even having ridden hundreds of miles on my bike over the years, this 2.5-mile hike was one of those most mentally and physically challenging things I have ever done. It was a long and difficult climb, but it was so worth it when we reached the top. The trail was more difficult than I thought it would be, but the view from the top was incredible and it was such a great feeling to know how far I have come and that we had accomplished something challenging.

What does this mean for you? It means that you should not be afraid of new challenges and see it as an opportunity to learn and grow because these risks could lead to great rewards!

Don't be afraid to take risks and embrace them because it might just be the best thing that has ever happened to you. Some people may see challenges as a negative thing, but it is one of the things that make life so interesting and worth living. Embrace them and know that they will make you a stronger person in the end! Sure, it might be scary at first, but is it not what life is all about? Living and learning?

If you never step out of your comfort zone, you will never grow as a person.

I realized that if we never challenge ourselves, we will never know what we are capable of, we will never push our boundaries and we will never grow as individuals. Challenges are what make life interesting and once you overcome them, it makes life much more meaningful.

Don't shy away from it, embrace it and let your challenges mold you so that you can truly see what you are capable of!

Getting a chance to share this journey with my incredible wife and these fantastic individuals is something that I will never forget. Climbing to the top of that mountain was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, but it was also one of the most rewarding.

I never would have been able to do it without the support of my wife and our friends. They encouraged me every step of the way and helped me push myself to my limits. I’m so grateful for the experience and I know it is something that will help me grow as a person. 

And today was the epitome of our motto, “Crush The Day Before It Crushes You”.  It is a mindset we live by that helps us stay motivated and focused on our goals. We should embrace each challenge in our lives as an opportunity for self-transformation.

No matter what challenges or obstacles we face, we know that we just have to keep moving forward and eventually we will reach our destination.

So, whatever it is that you are facing in your life, don’t give up and let life's challenges transform you to be a better version of yourself. Remember to keep moving forward and never give up on your dreams. You can achieve anything you set your mind to when you stay positive.

A true winner embraces new challenges and is driven by crushing them every day!