The struggle is real.

The path of least resistance seems to be our nature. As I grow and recognize human behaviour more than I once did I am constantly seeing people and companies promoting and selling us easier ways. It is true from cell phones to door locks. Lately, there seems to be a trend for remote locks that will unlock your house for you as you come near with your smartphone, and then re-lock as we move a certain distance from the house. Or how about vehicles that parallel park for us? You could think of dozens of more examples. This is all very fine and dandy, however, I am curious as to what it has done to humans work ethic or sense of earning something. Maybe this seems all very silly to you, but lately I have thought of many of the people that I would consider successful, and I find myself, by their example, being challenged to step out of societies mould of getting things faster and easier than ever before. I have recently finished "David and Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell with many wonderful examples of successful underdogs and misfits who had to fight through adversity and opposition to end up successful. This may seem strange to you, but I've lately made it my prayer that I may also experience tough times just as my mentors have. I desire, oddly enough, to find myself in positions that are less than luxurious. I may be crazy, but I honestly believe that through these adversities and challenges that I daily find myself in are causing me to develop a quality work ethic, character, discipline, honesty, loyalty, and most importantly, a trust in God that He will provide my needs if I place Him above all else. Psalm 27:3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. Allow me to define success as I see it. Success: having a sincere and honest relationship with Jesus Christ, having quality relationships with family and friends, health in my body, and finally, the monetary abilities to pay my bills and have a little extra left over to share with others. You see, through this lens of success I have found more peace and joy than I could have ever experienced through what others would define as beings successful, that being, quite bluntly, more money than I knew what I would do with. Through this lens I welcome the "curve balls" of life, I welcome opposition, I welcome challenging situations in life that cause my determination and discipline to overcome. I am by no means suggesting we become brutes and forcefully approach all matters in life. I am not arguing against taking advantage of opportunities that arise. By all means I urge you to use every opportunity and possibility to your favour in order that you may progress and be better off today than yesterday, and yet further ahead tomorrow than today. My point merely is that maybe it wouldn't kill us to not look for the simplest and easiest way of life, but to face our fears, face what may be difficult and conquer it and end up all the more successful through humble beginnings. Any thoughts?