Collaboration, teamwork benefits all

Whether in the classroom, college or in the workplace, struggle remains a founding principle of humanity’s search for purpose and identity. Without direction, life becomes meaningless, and without help, existence becomes soul-destroying. As social, intelligent creatures, people yearn for relationship.

Some argue that opening up to others leads to more troubles. Bullying and betrayal leave deep emotional scars that mold cynicism in people.

Hurt and disappointment is inevitable and unavoidable. As another aspect of the human condition, pain can nurture resilience and deepen the depths of wisdom.  

On the football field, players struggle to push and will their way to the end zone. On the campus team, eight players gather on the line, driven by their purpose of scoring a touchdown. It takes eight to reach their goal, the quarterback can not score a touchdown without receivers or the defensive line to protect them.

Educators design group projects to promote engagement and teamwork–skills vital to workplace productivity after high school.

Students everywhere are tasked to weather poor test scores. All athletes endure loss and injury. From farmers, business people, entrepreneurs to those in politics and healthcare, the ability to survive and overcome economic hardship is a part of the human condition. Struggle well, struggle together.

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