I am constantly in pursuit of challenges. These challenges can come in the form of mountains or they can materialize barely as big as bunny hills. Nevertheless, they push us to better ourselves, strengthen our values, and realize our true potential. It is the unchallenged life which is starved of the world's flavours - both the sour and the sweet.It is, for this reason, I constantly search out new opportunities. Whether it is through intense combat training, academic examination, or immigration to a new and foreign country, I am constantly on the hunt for challenges to overcome and grow from. I attribute many of my skills and positive attributes to the struggles that accompany challenging myself, such as:Communication skillsCritical thinkingAnalytical skillsArticulationThe ability to effectively learn from failureMaturityCompassionA level-headed, rational perspectiveBeyond providing me with lifelong skills and values, it has also fueled some of my hobbies too, such as traveling, hiking, writing, and fitness. These are all endeavors that can be a burden at one time or another, and come with a handful of challenges and failures. However, fighting through all of these is well worth the struggle, as the payoff is priceless.