“Without a struggle, there can be no progress.”
– Frederick Douglass.
At our best, humans transform setbacks into stepping stones. We are able to learn lessons from many experiences but the most valuable insights seem to come from difficult times and personal failures.
Think of this website as a repository of hard-won life lessons that others have paid for. Many of the individuals represented here have made serious mistakes, learned from them and emerged stronger …and they now feel a responsibility to share this wisdom with others.
As you explore these self-narratives, send an anonymous word of encouragement to the authors. If a life lesson speaks to you, download it, bring it to life by coloring the line-art page and submit it for display. Also, consider contributing your own life lesson. Share an insight you’ve gained on your Learning Curve!