Bitter Pills to Swallow:  6 Harsh Truths That Lead to a Better Life

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Life isn’t always easy. Everyone, regardless of success or charm, must come to terms with certain hard truths. But it’s in accepting these inevitable parts of life that we often find deeper meaning and enrichment.

Here, we delve into ten powerful truths. Recognizing and embracing them can profoundly uplift and transform your everyday life. Let’s take a closer look at these life-changing realities.

Rejection in work and life is commonplace, and everyone deals with rejection. The best way to deal with rejection is to accept that it happens and let it fuel your future. Did your dream job turn you down? Take your energy into the application and work twice as hard to find an even better dream job.

Rejection is Okay 

Life is way too short to care about what others think. If you spend your life avoiding people or situations in fear of what others may think, you won’t ever leave the house. So instead, make a list of priorities, wants, and needs for your life, and stick to it.

Life is Too Short 

You will fail in life. Over and over. Babies don’t listen to others who harp on their failures or let other people’s opinions sway their desire to speak or walk. Even babies fail when learning to walk and talk, but they get back up and try again.

Failing is a Part of Life

Who doesn’t want to succeed? I’ve never met someone who strives to fail. However, I have run into people who want to succeed but want to avoid facing the harsh reality that comes with success.

Success is Difficult 

You can’t control external factors like natural disasters, emergencies, or the economy, so don’t try to. The only person you can control is yourself and how you respond. For example, if someone thinks a certain way about you, the only thing you can do is let them.

You Can Only Control Yourself 

Don’t let fear dictate your day-to-day life. Say you want to go skydiving. Jumping out of a plane is terrifying, even to the most seasoned skydivers. The best advice for dealing with fear is to acknowledge it and do the activity anyway.

You Will Always Have Fear, Do it Anyway 

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