
I Was Wrong. Struggling is Necessary for Growth, But Suffering Is Optional
12/12/24 • 22 min
Success without struggle.
I’ve had this tagline for years. I truly believed there was no value in struggle. But words have meaning, and they’re important—they’re not just semantics, which is how I was treating them.
Some time ago, I attended an event hosted by one of my best friends, Laurel Houston, who said something that really stuck with me. She said that struggle is important, but suffering is optional. That’s when I realized I had been equating struggle with suffering when, in fact, they are not the same thing at all.
That’s why today, I’m reevaluating the value of struggle and exploring the difference between struggling and suffering.
Tune in!
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✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
03:28 Success without struggle?
06:02 Struggle vs. suffering
10:18 Suffering is optional
11:29 Celebrating the struggle
17:15 Being curious about the future vs. worrying about it
20:08 Conclusion and outro
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Additional Resources:
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The Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.
Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.
I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.
Success without struggle.
I’ve had this tagline for years. I truly believed there was no value in struggle. But words have meaning, and they’re important—they’re not just semantics, which is how I was treating them.
Some time ago, I attended an event hosted by one of my best friends, Laurel Houston, who said something that really stuck with me. She said that struggle is important, but suffering is optional. That’s when I realized I had been equating struggle with suffering when, in fact, they are not the same thing at all.
That’s why today, I’m reevaluating the value of struggle and exploring the difference between struggling and suffering.
Tune in!
—
✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/
—
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
03:28 Success without struggle?
06:02 Struggle vs. suffering
10:18 Suffering is optional
11:29 Celebrating the struggle
17:15 Being curious about the future vs. worrying about it
20:08 Conclusion and outro
—
Additional Resources:
Reach out to me on social media:
The Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.
Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.
I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.
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The truth is, the only tool you need is right within you: Faith.
You just don’t know how to use this tool to your advantage! That’s why, in this episode, I reveal the secret to manifesting the life of your dreams through the power of faith.
Faith is not just a spiritual concept. It’s a powerful tool that, when harnessed correctly, unlocks limitless possibilities for prosperity, success, and fulfillment.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right in!
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✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
02:11 What are we rebelling against?
03:11 Creating the life we desire
06:34 Faith as a tool
10:54 How to create wealth through faith
14:50 Wrapping up the year
17:25 God’s fingerprints
19:33 Outro
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Additional Resources:
Reach out to me on social media:
The Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.
Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.
I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.
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The Life-Changing Power of Remembering What Truly Matters
It is officially the season of reflection!
While there is an importance to remembering, I am concerned that we are remembering the wrong things. Things that don’t really serve us any longer—weaknesses, doubts, and fears that keep us stuck in self-doubt and limit our potential.
What if instead, we focused on remembering our successes? What if we chose to hang the memories of our triumphs, our strengths, and the moments when we rose above adversity on the walls of our minds?
In this episode, I discuss the importance of remembering what truly matters and serves us.
Tune in!
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✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:10 End of the year reflections
02:27 Are we remembering the wrong things?
03:40 The philosophy of excellence
10:08 Call to action
10:23 Outro
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Additional Resources:
Reach out to me on social media:
The Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.
Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.
I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.
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