About this episode
Jim Daly discusses the importance of adversity for personal growth and success.
Many people believe perfect conditions would enhance our ability to live successfully. But an experiment conducted in the 1980s proved that’s not true. Jim Daly shares why adversity is necessary for us to grow strong and to thrive. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Daly
Topics covered
- adversity
- personal growth
- success
- experiments
- strength
Keywords
- adversity
- growth
- success
- 1980s experiment
- thriving
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