“Pressure is a privilege.”—John W. Smith
Pressure is both a physical force and a persuasive force. Either way, it is a “privilege”.
A quick check of Thesaurus, one finds synonyms for privilege such as: honor, treat, joy, source of pride, license, opportunity, dispensation, advantage, benefit, etc. Pressure is all of these.
My favorite is “opportunity”. Pressure drives us. Pressure resists us. Pressure builds strength—physical strength, strength of character, discipline, etc. Having the pressures in life that oppose us, benefits us in countless ways.
Be grateful for the pressures that shape us. We may ask for the easy way, but there is no growth in this. Consider that for growth to occur, one must be challenged beyond that to which one is accustomed. Thus, “pressure is a privilege.”
Seek that which will make you grow. Challenge yourself. Welcome challenge. Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!