There’s an African proverb that says, “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.”  I really want you to think about that today, this week and as you pursuit your goals.  It’s the hard knocks in life that soften out our rough edges. Shape us into something more refined and resilient.  It does not matter whether you are an entrepreneur, a musician, a home maker, a student, a clerk, a CEO or your everyday Jane… rising to the occasion, occasionally, especially during times of difficulty is going to be required of you in order to grow and evolve.  No one is exempt. Now, your ability to develop your skill at overcoming obstacles and challenges, that is what will set you apart from the average and ordinary.  Learn the 7 behaviors of people with high Adversity Quotients.