I asked a friend of mine who is teaching at one of the major universities in Hong Kong what is the most important factor that differentiates a top student from the “crowd”. He replied with confidence that it is the ability to withstand tough times, learn from it and excel at the end.
I can’t agree more. We, more mature people, know very well that there are bound to be both good and tough times in life. The key is not to avoid difficult times (I am not advocating self-inflicted suffering) but to stand firm and become stronger.