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.

Tessa Cain

Suffering taught me things that success never could. It taught me patience, resilience, and how to keep going even when everything feels heavy. It showed me who I really am when life gets difficult, and it forced me to grow in ways comfort never would have. Success feels good, but suffering is what taught me strength, humility, and appreciation. Read more>>

Stacey Garel

Suffering taught me something success never could that every struggle has the power to build character and shape a stronger version of me. Through those hardships, I learned how to face obstacles head-on, embrace them as part of my growth, and develop the wisdom to remove or overcome them. Those lessons created strength that success alone could never teach. Read more>>

Aaron Rizzo

I wish I could have known this at the time, but then again, I wouldn’t have learned the lessons the hard way (which is often the way that sticks.) I have had so many instances in my music career of failure and suffering — albums flopping, tours getting canceled, relationships falling apart, feeling inadequate, mental health struggles, etc. Read more>>

Rhonda Mitchell

Suffering taught me lessons that success alone never could. When I went through one of the most challenging periods of my life—including a long legal battle connected to my business—I learned the true meaning of resilience, humility, and clarity. It forced me to slow down, examine my values, and rebuild my foundation with integrity and intention. Read more>>