Is life hard for you? Do you struggle to find a way out of your circumstances? Life is full of adversities, and from time to time, we may stumble. But as long as we live, there is hope. Find help from others, and use all the negative emotions to fuel your desire to fight and achieve a better life. Take one step at a time, and see the beauty of living in this world.

Michael Chernow is a father, husband, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Michael will share his harsh childhood experience with his father, the dark path he walked into as he grew up, and how he climbed back up from the lowest point of his life. He will discuss the lessons he learned from his journey and how it turned him into a true man. Tune in as Men ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more!

Quotes:

“There's going to be lessons throughout the career, throughout life. Sometimes, you just get kicked in the gut, and it hurts, and you're like, oh, man, but it's necessary.” – Michael Chernow

“To anyone that is going through trying times, know that we have the ability as human beings to create wins in our life on a daily basis. And so what really helped me change my life was when I began to harness the little wins.” – Michael Chernow

“From my experience, no matter how good life is, shit is going to go down. You can choose to cry about it and be a victim and look for attention. Or learn, write it down on paper, and use it as fuel and fire to continue to fight.” – Michael Chernow

Takeaways:

We may occasionally be hurt by the challenges we face throughout our lives. But that pain comes with a lesson that is critical for us to grow and be a man.

Anyone has the ability to create small wins in our everyday lives. And the small wins we experience will have a bigger impact on our lives. Thus, when you are down, just take small steps, one at a time, and you will find yourself at the top of your life.

Challenges and problems are inevitable. No matter the status of your life, it will come. Just crying it out and having a victim mindset won’t do anything. Instead, utilize the emotions you have and turn them into motivation to stand up, take a step, and continue fighting.

Conclusion:

Life's challenges may hurt, but crucial lessons for our growth and maturity lie within that pain. In the face of tough times, focus on the small wins—they hold more power than you think. Take small steps, one at a time, and you'll find yourself conquering life's peaks. Lastly, challenges are universal, regardless of where you stand in life. Rather than succumbing to a victim mentality, channel your emotions into motivation.