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“But the difficulty I had being front and centre, as well as all the other obstacles the job presented, made me realize that struggles follow you for a reason in life. They follow you until you learn how to overcome them, and come to clearly understand what your life’s intention is: that the…” quote by Sheila Watt-Cloutier
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““But the difficulty I had being front and centre, as well as all the other obstacles the job presented, made me realize that struggles follow you for a reason in life. They follow you until you learn how to overcome them, and come to clearly understand what your life’s intention is: that the greatest challenge is to remain true to yourself and to your beliefs.The self-reflection and growth I went through in those early days at the Makivik Corporation were good things.””

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

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Source Speech: Makivik Corporation Annual Report, 2015

Early challenges taught her that obstacles have purpose, guiding personal growth and purpose.

In simple terms: Struggles have meaning and shape identity.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges to discover purpose.

Themes

resilience purpose self‑reflection

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career start
  • corporate leadership
  • community advocacy
  • personal development

Key Concepts

growth identity adversity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obstacles have shaped your values?
  • How do you stay true amid pressure?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming obstacles can be painful and uncertain.

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