Overcoming Adversity

Michael W. Allison is a self-made entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping others by sharing his own story of dedication, resiliency, and faithfulness. As a US Armed Forces Veteran, he was the recipient of a number of awards during his career, including several Navy Achievement medals with two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the distinguished Purple Heart.

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.

After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. "I was in 'the void,'" she writes, "a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe." Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build.

Adversity can be anything in your life that keeps you from advancing toward your goals, including, but not limited to addictions, loss of loved ones, cultural differences, marital difficulties, divorce, diseases, fear, helplessness, hopelessness, linguistic limitations, poverty, physical handicaps, racism, worries, or anything that you would like to achieve in life, but you think that the decks are stacked against you.

No one escapes adversity in this life. At times we all struggle with personal pain that can seem unfair and overwhelming. How do we move forward without turning to self-destructive ways of coping or simply giving up? Chris Greco’s dynamic and faith-inspired book, 8 Steps to Overcoming Adversity, offers a concise roadmap on how to overcome whatever hardship we face, whether it’s dealing with failure, illness, loss, and grief, difficult life choices, anxiety about the future, or other challenges.

Pain and regret can hold us captive. Our past mistakes and trauma tell us to blame others, feel ashamed, or turn to a temporary fix that often becomes a permanent escape. By the time Satan whispers we need to dress it up and call it home, pain is our new normal. Pastor and motivational speaker Real Talk Kim has a message for us: the pain might not be our fault, but the healing is our responsibility. In You Gotta Get Up, Pastor Kim reminds us as only she can that staying stuck requires as much energy as moving forward.

In the midst of broken dreams and disappointments, each of us can find the God-given strength and courage to rise up once again and rebuild what was lost and destroyed. Like no other story, Nehemiah’s 900-mile journey back home to Jerusalem from a foreign land teaches us that hope is never lost. Through opposition and difficulty, Nehemiah became a Prisoner of Hope, a Rebuilder of a broken nation.

The changes brought to us by life are unpredictable, but the transformation we create in life is intentional. We choose to improve ourselves or not. We choose to better and upgrade our mindsets. We choose to go through a self-awareness process. We choose to leave our comfort zone and challenge our limits. We choose to instill new and more empowering thoughts into our subconscious mind. Also, we intentionally and consciously choose to create more happiness in our lives every single day. The most important question you should be asking yourself is: What are you choosing to be?

Against All Odds: A Memoir of Grit, Resilience, and an Unconventional Life Journey By Dr. Len Fellez, Ed.D. From the gritty sugar plantations of Waialua, Hawaii, to the administrative halls of Seattle's top schools, Dr. Len Fellez’s memoir, Against All Odds, tells the compelling story of a man who defied expectations at every turn. Born in the Kalakaua Housing projects and facing personal and societal challenges, Fellez's life journey is a testament to the power of resilience, grit, and the will to succeed. Growing up in the racial tensions of 1950s Hawaii, young Len experienced prejudice...

Unlock the secrets to victorious living and spiritual empowerment with "It Is Finished: A Guidebook for Equipping Believers for Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance." Delve into the depths of the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross and discover how it holds the key to overcoming darkness, breaking strongholds, and walking in divine victory. In this revolutionary guidebook, you will: Discover Divine Authority: Learn how to wield the power of "It is finished" declarations to assert your authority over every spiritual adversary and circumstance. Experience Supernatural Breakthroughs: ...

While preparing to deploy with the US Army, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk again. Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul-searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen....

Michael Hingson’s inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11, a story that became the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped save his life that day: Being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us.

Discover the transformative power of resilience and triumph over adversity in 'Overcoming Adversity: Stories of Triumph.' In this compelling book, you will explore the inspiring journeys of individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges and emerged victorious. From navigating personal crises to overcoming discrimination, each story offers valuable insights and lessons on resilience, determination, and the human spirit. Through captivating narratives and practical strategies, 'Overcoming Adversity' explores how individuals have turned their setbacks into opportunities for growth and ...

This insightful guidebook helps listeners perform a personal analysis of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). It reviews positive and negative attributes and encourages you to strengthen your own mental tool box with desirable traits that can help you succeed. The book ends with some valuable tools aimed to help listeners convert their aspirations into life-changing actions.

Imagine boldly facing any challenge that comes your way. Imagine confronting any problem you run into and resolving it with confidence. Imagine being 100 percent certain that you can handle any setback life throws at you. The Mental Toughness Handbook is a step-by-step training program for toughening your mind against adversity. You'll discover how to handle pressure, control your impulses, and endure the emotional distress that accompany misfortune.

On November 7, 1991, basketball legend Magic Johnson stunned the world with the news that he was HIV-positive. For the millions who tuned in as he shared his news, Magic's revelation became a seminal moment for the nation. Now twenty-five years later, Cookie Johnson shares her story and the emotional journey that started on that day - from life as a pregnant and joyous newlywed to one filled with the fear that her husband would die, she and her baby would, too, be infected with the virus.

You will discover that there is without question a common way, a common theme, a common thread that separates desired success from real success. It is not based on theory. Rather, it focuses on real people and how they became so successful. The Common Thread of Overcoming Adversity and Living Your Dreams is a guide to help you learn how to master new skills and habits.

Three-year-old boy loses hands in an accident and grows up to be renowned spinal surgeon! Man born without arms and legs perseveres to become internationally known motivational speaker, husband and father of four children! True unbelievable stories of courage. Have you ever faced some obstacle you thought you couldn’t overcome? Or spent time feeling sorry for yourself? If so, then this is the book for you! Facing Adversity-Stories of Courage and Inspiration is a collection of true stories, collected by best-selling author, Dr. Jeffrey L. Gurian, about people who have had to face ...

We live in a culture that constantly tells you who you should be as a modern woman. You're told that you aren't enough and that you don't have what it takes to chase your dreams. But it doesn't have to be that way. For the woman who longs to break free from what holds her back, Standing Strong offers a no-nonsense, guilt-free guide to take back your life from self-doubt.

If you can't bear to watch the news lately, you're not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to offer you some respite. As the founder of Uplifting Content, a social media platform followed by more than 1.5 million people, she understands the power of inspirational true stories - the kind we don't see covered enough these days. Here, she presents an eclectic group of narratives - some from people she's met in her own travels; others crowdsourced from the uplifting content community or taken from the headlines.