Molson Hart

Do people succeed because of adversity or despite it?https://twitter.com/Molson_Hart/status/1069431357250641920 …

Would like to see some research on this. I could see a case for both. In the case of artists (just an example, not exclusive to this group), plenty have found their inspiration and source material precisely from adversity.

What I would say is that for every successful artist who drew from adversity in their work there are many successful artists who do did not. And, further, for every such adversity-inspired artist, there are many who quit instead of becoming inspired.

Yeah, but it's undeniable without the adversity there's no material to work with given that individual experience. Again, that's why I'd like to see research, because I think the way we're wording this is a chicken or egg scenario

I would say that your life experiences will teach you better about this problem than the research. Also, think nature won that won haha. I think that without adversity, or making mistakes, let's say, you will never know what is correct in order to become successful.

But, do you need that adversity to give you inspiration? I'm not so sure about that.

I hear you. It’s a really important message right now to emphasize the importance of risk-taking and not being afraid of mistakes. But I also think not everyone’s in the position to bear certain risks, be it for genetic, social, or whatever other reasons.