# Living

By [Chorme01](https://paragraph.com/@941xue) · 2023-11-17

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Learning to endure setbacks is best done early in life, as smooth sailing is not always a boon. People often grow and develop resilience and wisdom through facing adversity and challenges—a process that shapes a resilient character. Rather than becoming complacent during times of prosperity, it's more beneficial to seek opportunities and lessons in adversity.

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Individuals pampered and sheltered from a young age may find themselves at a loss when confronted with life's challenges due to a lack of resilience and adaptability. Without necessary warnings and challenges, they might suddenly find themselves, at the age of sixty-five, thrust into the unforgiving realities of society. At this stage, they may experience a series of discomforts and pressures, having lost the ability to find balance in life.

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Therefore, it is crucial to recognize that in the journey of growth, one must go through both the joys of success and the lessons from failures and hardships. Developing such a perspective on life and values will enable us to better cope with future challenges, fostering a strong, optimistic mindset, and equipping us with strategies for dealing with adversity.

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*Originally published on [Chorme01](https://paragraph.com/@941xue/living)*