Sometimes, I imagine what life would be like if I had no problems.
If my kids were perfect little angels.
If I had a perfect marriage.
If all of my clients were compliant, easy to deal with and were happy to pay me a lot more money.
If cars and houses didn’t need expensive maintenance.
If I was in peak physical condition (with minimal effort of course).
But it’s not like that.
Because rough seas make great sailors.
I become a better father and husband when I learn to deal with the challenges of family life.
My business gets better when I successfully handle challenging clients.
I learn more about how to look after myself when I get older and my body starts to creak a bit.
I want to become a better person and I want to become a more effective influence in the world.
And that won’t happen if life is just smooth sailing.
So the next time you are presented with a challenging life situation, don’t pray for calmer waters, pray that you become a better sailor.
And in doing so, you will be getting prepared for bigger and better things in the future.
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