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What did suffering teach you that success never could?

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.

Maria Caroline Ribeiro Maia

Suffering taught me depth — something success alone never could. It taught me humility, gratitude, and the kind of strength that only comes from being broken and rebuilding yourself piece by piece. Pain has a way of stripping away everything superficial until all that’s left is who you truly are. Read more>>

Daniela Gloetzner

I don’t see it as a matter of choosing between suffering or success—it’s about understanding the timing and the moment you’re in. I often think of life like a sky that shifts between gray clouds and blue skies. There will always be moments when the sky is gray, and it’s important to understand that even during those times, the blue sky will eventually return. Read more>>

Emari Williams

Suffering taught me how to trust the process, even when everything around me looked like failure. I walked away from a job that was draining me mentally and emotionally, to the point where I’d fall asleep working, dream about work, and wake up just to keep working. I was burnt out, unsupported, and losing myself. Read more>>

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