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It's great when you can revert back to being a kid. Aim for curiosity. Be comfortable with asking lots of questions. Search for real-world experiences that help you to feel good about yourself.

You learn about your adaptability and courage the more you are pitted against hardship. The harder life pushes you, the greater you reveal your strength and tenacity. You may not see it that way ...