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Analysis Of Man's Search For Meaning By Viktor E. Frankl

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In Viktor E. Frankl’s autobiography, Man’s Search for Meaning, he states, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves” (Frankl). Despite traumatically enduring the holocaust for a period of his life, Frankl used his experience as a way to interpret the true meaning of life. Frankl demonstrates the importance of approaching hardships with a change of attitude, taking action and adapting to situations. Various influential people have interpreted similar themes through literature, as they encourage individuals to embrace life by a change of outlook. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Secret Garden, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1910, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential, written by John C. Maxwell and Mindset: The Psychology of Success, written by Carol S. Dweck all show the importance of an individual’s attitude/mindset. The Secret Garden, a classic piece of children’s literature, involves a ten-year-old girl named Mary who has to live with her uncle in England …show more content…

How can one expect to understand everything life has to offer without looking at circumstances from multiple angles. In the novel, Mindset: The Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck states, “Mindset change is not about picking up a few pointers here and there. It 's about seeing things in a new way” (Dweck). Individuals must challenge themselves to have empathy and look at a single situation through multiple pairs of eyes. Frankl demonstrates the importance of approaching hardships with a change of attitude, taking action and adapting to situations. Despite not undergoing the same hardships as Viktor Frankl, there are still important messages that people can take away from his philosophy and life experiences. An individual who changes their mindset and makes the most of difficult situations will always surpass the one who gives up when life begins to get

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