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Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living?

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Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living?
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RE: Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living?
May 13, 2018 at 11:38 pm
(May 13, 2018 at 8:09 pm)Aegon Wrote: I've noticed that ever since my transplant I have been very optimistic and motivated (or perhaps driven is an even better word.) My personality practically did a 180, because it reminded me of the fragility of life and the fact that I can't waste any time I might have. I didn't have these inclinations before my kidneys failed, to be honest. Do you think it is necessary for one to go through very bad times in order to make the most out of the good?

It's not necessarily necessary but it obviously helps. But there are people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk who have succeeded wildly without such adversity.

So, adversity is a great driver but exceptional individuals do not necessarily need it.
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RE: Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living? - by AFTT47 - May 13, 2018 at 11:38 pm

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