Maybe this isn't true for absolutely everyone, but I believe it's important to go through experiences that absolutely crush you.

I'm talking hard times that break you down and force you to wake up and re-examine everything.

Those are the times that you learn the most about yourself. Whether it be a breakup or a professional failure or health event. The pain forces you to take stock and make necessary changes.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to strive and fail as it's those experiences that gives us the strength and wisdom that we need.