With all the focus on success it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons we can learn from the more difficult parts of our journey. Below, you’ll find some very interesting insights from some of the most fascinating members of the community.
Michael and Kasey Davenport
Losing our late father, Tony Hicks, was one of the hardest seasons of our lives — but out of that suffering came strength, vision, and a deeper purpose. His legacy of hard work and love for family pushed us to build MKD PRODUCTIONS into not just a business, but a success story for ourselves and our children. Read more>>
Trystan Grisham
Nothing good comes from things that are easy. Quality takes time, and any project that requires you to persevere will make you stronger after. Today’s society hinges on instant gratification. Things need to happen right now and fast. Read more>>
Rachel Moore
The birth of my first child threw me for a loop. I went into it with a clear plan, and nothing went as planned. Being a firstborn, having my firstborn, this is something I took seriously. I researched, schemed, and dreamed – until realizing that everything was out of my control, even if I had my birth plan itemized, copied, and stapled. Read more>>
Michael Glaser
I call it “suffering well.” To me, that means refusing to let hardship steal your joy. Life will knock you down—that’s guaranteed—but there’s happiness to be found even in the middle of the struggle if you choose to look for it. Read more>>
Maddie Humbert
I learned through my own struggles that it’s okay and reach out to ask for help. Sharing with other people builds a bridge from you to them so that you are not isolated. In some situations I felt like a burden to tell other people what I was going through. Read more>>
Brian Russell collins
Success is measured in so many different ways. I thought if I had everything I wanted from my career that life would be great. But losing my Mother and Sister changed that mind set. The suffering from that loss is more than words can express. I don’t think I’m even fully healed. Read more>>
Tarabella Aversa
Alchemizing pain into artwork is the whole point. It is what has brought me so much healing and understanding. You find out who your real friends and loved ones are when they celebrate both your hardships and achievements. Not everyone cheers for your success. Read more>>
Rachel Curtis
Going through hardships with my chronic genetic illnesses — Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease — has taught me deep empathy for others facing difficult times. Everyone is carrying something, some kind of suffering, even if it’s not visible. It’s shown me that vulnerability isn’t a weakness — it’s actually where real connection begins. Read more>>
Caleb Norton
Graduating in 2016 with a media communications degree was pretty well worthless. Print media was dead, digital media had not really taken off in the way things are now, and I had impossible time getting a job as a writer. I think I had sent over 50 apps in 2016 alone, and over 150 between 2015-2022 for media related positions. Read more>>
Harley Johnson
It taught me to give more grace and to just listen. We’re so easy to judge, to listen to others or a headline and not giving people the time of the day because of those things. Read more>>
Collin Reynolds
You have to keep going even when it hurts. Sure some loses take more time to reset than others, but as long as you learn from them each time you never truly lose. Enough baby steps eventually add up to a mile. Read more>>
eauclaire
That joy isn’t only found in success. And suffering doesn’t define who you are and what you can do. Read more>>
Erick Watson
Being humble and keeping my faith, and realizing that nothing comes over night, Read more>>
Liam Coleman
To never ever take anything for granted. Without going into too much detail I had some hospital issues about 2 years ago and it made me never take what I do for granted again. I wasn’t able to play shows, write songs, hang with friends it was not a fun time. Read more>>
Tatia Rose
That forgiveness is real medicine. Read more>>
