Oprah Winfrey: The Importance Of Adversity In My Life

After the obstacles he has overcame Walt Disney once said “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Everyone has a time in there life where they need to get passed something that is in there way. When this time or times come everyone would find a way to get through it, whether it is asking for help or doing it on their own. When someone says the word adversity one would say you have to be hard working, determined, and strong would pop into their mind.
First thing is they have to be a hard worker, Oprah Winfrey had a hard childhood growing up but she pushed through to be the woman she is today. At the age of 14 she was pregnant and shortly after birth the baby had died. Oprah’s education was a huge priority to her and her father. As Oprah Winfrey once said “Being human means

Isaac Shelton was just a guy who fell into bad habits. He shows that being determined to get through something can make someone into the best version of themselves. When one thinks of determination they think of “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work” - Colin Powell. When Isaac had to overcome his habit of alcoholism, he had the determination to change his life style when no one thought he could.
If you don’t have strength how will you overcome adversity. Bethany Hamilton was a victim of a shark attack, she suffered the lose of her arm. Without her arm she has to figure out her everyday life through a different perspective. Christopher Reeve once said “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to preserve and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Bethany Hamilton is a strong individual that learned how to overcome the struggle of losing her arm, even though she had every reason to give