A challenge is an opportunity to Grow

“A problem is a chance for you to do your best,” by Duke Ellington captures the idea that challenges and obstacles give you the opportunity for personal growth and success. A challenge is an opportunity to become stronger and better. I agree with this view because challenges and obstacles require us to grow and become better to overcome the challenge.

Hellen Keller’s life is a great example of Duke Ellington’s statement. Hellen Keller had to overcome the challenge of being blind and deaf. Her life had many challenges and obstacles yes she was able to overcome for growth. She took on each challenge as an opportunity to grow. She learned to communicate despite her blindness and deafness. She eventually became known as a great author and activist. She took the challenges of being deaf and blind to become a leader.

My concussion from hockey and failure to do my work on time has created a big challenge for me to continue playing hockey. I have taken all the advice and suggestions given to me to get healthier. For example, I will use my concussion and the time off to become more focused on playing hockey. I will not allow my poor performance during the school year to keep me from getting the grades I need to continue playing hockey. I have spent many days and nights in the last few weeks working hard to complete my work. I was set back by my concussion but I continue to work knowing I must overcome this challenge to play hockey.

A challenge requires a person to have a can-do attitude that allows you to excel under pressure.” A problem is a chance for you to do your best,” requires people to view challenges and obstacles as a path to growth. Using challenges and obstacles as an opportunity to grow turns our problems into opportunities to do our best.

“Hockey Sticks” by borman818 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.