A colleague recently shared the idea: “Run towards the pain.”
Of course it’s not universally applicable; that’d be unwise.
But given the right set of circumstances, this is an excellent piece of advice.
Sometimes pain is symptomatic of the most meaningful problem to solve. Other times it will signal that an experience will help us growth at a faster pace, or better prepare us for future challenges.
And if we’re careful to minimise injury—both physical, mental, and emotional—pain can be a fuel, a stimulus, and a catalyst for our betterment.