An Essay On Overcoming Adversity

Albert Einstein asserted “adversity introduces a man to himself” because in hard times you get to know yourself better and know what you’re capable of doing. Everyone has some kind of talents that are hidden which are brought out when they face adversities. But some people may think why is it only brought out when we we face adversities; however, i believe that whether we like it or not adversities are a part of our life and it is our duty to overcome them. Just like how the Roman poet Horace stated adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. I agree with Horace because our inner potentials are brought out only when we face difficulties and misfortunes in life because adversities gives the opportunity to build a character with our inner hidden potentials to overcome our adversities.

Regardless of how clever and sharp or how lucky we are, we encounter struggles, challenges and difficulties at times. It is in the very nature of adversity to bring out the best in man, develop his abilities, and lead him to a path of prosperity and progress. For instance Walt Disney once said “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me….You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Walt Disney returned home when he was seventeen and

Overcoming adversity may be one of our main challenges in life because when we resolve to confront and overcome it, we become expert at dealing with it and become a stronger person. Therefore, difficulties and misfortunes are needed in order for us to show what we are cable of