Yesterday / myLot

Oxford, England

November 2, 2017 2:55am CST

Yesterday I heard of a man who made his life good with God and education. He was in prison, but he educated himself and now he is a writer. Prison was the place where he got set free. Sometimes I think real adversity means people achieve more. People who really succeed usually seem to have a difficult past. What do you think?

12 people like this

11 responses

Curlann

@annierose (18926)

• Philippines

2 Nov 17

Adversity can make or break a person. It all depends on how a person will look upon that adversity. Everything is a matter of choice. Life is full of choices. I am happy for that prisoner who turned his life worthwhile by doing something good.

3 people like this

Cristy

@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

2 Nov 17

People who succeed in worked hard for it. Success is earned through hard work and perseverance.

3 people like this

Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16774)

• Canada

2 Nov 17

I was almost starvin' an you fed me. I done got sick an you looked after me. I was alone in my prison cell an you came to visit me. You were there when all others ignored me. There are all kinds of prison cells where no one gives one woot about yah but your one true friend does.

3 people like this

Anna

@LadyDuck (457793)

• Switzerland

2 Nov 17

It's not always the case, but it can happen.

2 people like this

Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

3 Nov 17

That man obviously made the best of his time while he was in prison.

2 people like this

Judy Story

@jstory07 (134378)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Nov 17

Yes it sounds like he did.

2 people like this

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305792)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

3 Nov 17

I think you're right. If life is easy, you don't try hard at anything.

2 people like this

Amber

@AmbiePam (85417)

• United States

2 Nov 17

I think having a lot of adversity sometimes urges a person to look for ways to get out of it. Education and a different mindset certainly help. Knowing Jesus especially.

2 people like this

Judy Story

@jstory07 (134378)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Nov 17

It is hard to make it in the world but to me believing in God and hard work will help you,

1 person likes this