The ancient Stoics had this concept called "amor fati" - love your fate.

But I think what I'm talking about goes beyond just accepting what happens to you. It's about trusting that what happens to you is exactly what you need to become who you're meant to be.

Why Diamonds Need Pressure

You know how diamonds are made? Coal under pressure.

Pearls? They start with irritation, something uncomfortable that gets worked over time until it becomes beautiful.

Your muscles? They only grow when the tissue gets torn down first.

There's a pattern here. Growth happens through resistance, through challenge, through

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