"No one is born a gladiator. No one is born with an Inner Citadel. **If we’re going to succeed in achieving our goals despite the obstacles that may come, this strength in will must be built**. To be great at something takes practice. Obstacles and adversity are no different. Though it would be easier to sit back and enjoy a cushy modern life, the upside of preparation is that we’re not disposed to lose all of it—least of all our heads—when someone or something suddenly messes with our plans." ([Location 1675](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=1675)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[preparation]], [[adversity]], [[resilience]], [[failure]], [[progressing-slowly]], [[obstacle-is-the-way]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]