Adversity Can Sharpen Us
Yesterday, I heard Purdue University’s head football coach, Ryan Walters, in an interview prior to the Michigan game react to the adversity surrounding the allegations of Michigan’s signal stealing. This post is not about those allegations or any of the drama surrounding that. It is about his comment and what we can take away from it. Coach Walters said that he told his team to, “Let the adversity sharpen you.” I loved this comment because we all face adversity at some point or another. This idea of letting it sharpen us is one we should take to heart.
The phrase “Let the adversity sharpen you” means that when faced with or difficult situations, you should use them as opportunities to grow and become stronger. Walters even discussed letting it sharpen the team’s focus. Instead of letting adversity defeat us, we should let it shape us into a better version of ourself. It implies that adversities can be seen as stepping stones for personal growth and development.
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