> "adversity builds character" type of advice is a backwards rationalisation at its purest. no, adversity does not build character but merely reveals it This s

> "adversity builds character" type of advice is a backwards rationalisation at its purest. no, adversity does not build character but merely reveals it This seems like the classic fixed vs growth mindset situation. There are those who think that we are born with all our capability and then there are those who think that we can gain new capabilities through experience. If you're truly set on believing that everyone is static, then fine. However if you have some curiosity, then a pretty good gentle introduction to growth mindset can be seen in this short 10 minute summary of an RSA talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s