Suffering Reaps Rewards: 01-05-2026

1. If you only work when it is easy, your work will never be outstanding.
2. If you avoid pain and discomfort, you will never leave great works behind you.
3. If you do not strive for excellence in all things, you will never produce excellent things.
4. If you only pursue your dreams when it is convenient, you will never reach your dreams.
5. If you fear facing your human nature in all its brutality and ugliness, you will never produce an inspiring or uplifting piece of creative expression.