Whatever arena you find yourself in, and in whatever discipline in which you are performing, do you sometimes wish things were easier? Do you wish that your life had less stress? Do you wish you had ways to reduce the stress? Earlier in their career, many people may have dreaded pressure, suffered from it, and even tried to avoid it. But ultimately, they came to terms with pressure and even came to embrace it. Now, as career veterans, they realize that pressure is a privilege and that pressure helps them perform better. Discover why you should not hope for an easy life. You should strive to be a strong person. 1337 words.