In an effort to not only survive but to also thrive in life, we must be willing to not always take the easiest way around the mountains that stand in our way, but we must be willing to climb the mountains that lie in our way. For the most part in life the best way out is to go through your problems.

Hard work is key to living a successful life, and though there may be tempting alternatives throughout our lives, never be mistaken, there are no shortcuts to success.

Success requires that we consistently tackle the challenges that life is willing to throw in our way, and we must realize that no matter what we do in life, there will always be adversity and there will always be trouble. Those who choose to be successful never shy away from a challenge but instead embrace life and all of its difficulties with a bold and courageous spirit!