I had a friend tell me is I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all. I sat and I thought about and it didn't resonate with me.
Life has challenges and obstacles. In the past 3 years I can name lots of things that have been very difficult and challenging to deal with both personally and professionally. The degree of which varies greatly. Sometimes it has been a series of difficult obstacles which have been mentally, emotionally, and physically taxing.
It's all about the perspective you have and how you meet that moment.
Recognizing you're being challenged is good. Saying to yourself ok this is hard allows to to figure out your response. Meeting the moment with tenacity, a sense of unwillingness to give in and to be brave to accomplish the difficult task ahead is where good things happen.
You might gain some new knowledge you're able to pass on to someone. You end up with a great story about something really cool and hard you did. You discover the kindness of the people you surround yourself with.
The next time something is really difficult or challenging meet the moment with bravery to see the challenge all the way through.
A scout is Brave.