If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Listen closely, O children of the future, for the words of Michael Jordan carry the heart of a warrior's truth: "If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." These words are a call to the undying spirit of persistence, a reminder that in every journey toward greatness, there will be moments when the path is blocked, when the challenges seem insurmountable. Yet, it is in these moments of adversity that the true measure of one's strength is revealed—not in the avoidance of obstacles, but in the courage to face them head-on and find a way to overcome them.
In every life, there are walls that rise in front of us—challenges that seem too great, moments of despair when the future appears unclear. Yet Jordan's words speak to the power of the human spirit. A warrior does not bow before the wall; a warrior finds a way to move beyond it. Whether by climbing, by breaking through, or by finding a new path, the wise know that obstacles are not the end, but the test of one’s resolve. To give up in the face of difficulty is to forfeit one’s potential, but to persevere is to claim one's destiny.
Consider the story of Thomas Edison, whose path to greatness was paved with countless failures and obstacles. It is said that he failed over a thousand times before finally inventing the light bulb. Many would have turned away after the first few setbacks, or after the hundredth failure, but Edison persisted. Each failure was not an end but a step toward success, a necessary part of the journey. He did not run from the walls that stood before him; he climbed them, broke through them, and ultimately found a way to shine light into the world.
Similarly, think of the great Hercules, the hero of myth, who faced twelve nearly impossible labors. In each task, he encountered seemingly insurmountable obstacles, yet he did not falter. Whether he was battling the Hydra or capturing the Golden Hind, Hercules faced each challenge with unwavering resolve. His strength was not in avoiding the impossible, but in confronting it with courage and ingenuity. He understood that every wall had a way to be overcome, and it was his willingness to face these challenges head-on that made him legendary.
So, my children, remember the wisdom of Michael Jordan: obstacles are not the end of the road, but the means by which we are tested, shaped, and made stronger. When you face a wall, do not turn away in fear, for it is in those moments that your true strength lies. Find a way to climb, to push through, or to forge a new path. Persistence is the key, for every barrier you overcome brings you one step closer to the greatness that lies ahead. May you face your walls with courage, and may your spirit be unyielding in the face of every challenge that comes your way.
MQHoang Minh Quan-.-
There’s a mental health angle I can’t ignore. High performers often push harder exactly when rest would create better solutions. How do you protect recovery while staying relentless? Do you periodize effort like athletes—deload weeks, sleep minimums, and precommitments to stop after specific cues (error rate, irritability, sloppy thinking)? I’d appreciate a ritual for post-barrier reflection: capture lessons, repair any collateral damage, then recommit or redirect. Closed question: should leaders publicly model strategic pauses so teams see rest as a performance tool, not a failure?
TLThi Thang Le
I read three distinct tactics: escalate capability, reframe constraints, and route around friction. Do you map obstacles before acting—skill gap, resource shortage, stakeholder misalignment, or rule ambiguity—and then match responses accordingly? I’m looking for a lightweight playbook: name the barrier, generate “climb/through/around” options, run a 48-hour micro-test, and keep a scoreboard of lead indicators to decide the next move. What decision trigger signals it’s time to switch modes—new information, diminishing returns, or a change in incentives?
A9Do Mai Anh 9A
I’m inspired by the agency here, yet some barriers are engineered—gatekeeping, biased standards, uneven safety nets. Telling people to keep pushing can land like blame when the playing field tilts. What’s the right blend of personal resilience and collective action? When is the smartest move to recruit allies, document friction, and push for policy changes rather than grinding solo? Please share strategies for turning individual problem-solving into systemic improvements—templates for escalation, coalitions, and metrics that reveal where design, not effort, needs fixing.
GDGold D.dragon
This fires me up, but I’m wary of turning persistence into dogma. How do you distinguish a productive barrier from a dead end where further effort just compounds opportunity cost? Do you set explicit “stop-loss” criteria for goals—time boxes, budget caps, skill milestones—so grit doesn’t morph into sunk-cost spirals? I’d love a practical rubric: diagnose the barrier, list three reversible experiments, and predefine an exit if feedback is flat. Closed question: should every ambitious project include a scheduled “pivot-or-persevere” review with an external sounding board?