When we come across an obstacle in our life, we want to confront it and overcome it, instead of running away from it, and giving in to despair. That means being self-disciplined and confident about a task, even when it is a sure thing to fail. If you have a vision of overcoming a certain obstacle, no matter how unlikely it is to be achieved, then you will not just get through it, but go on to achieve a much greater success.
Learning how to do any skill is always a learning experience, a guide to the future or an actual catalyst for something to happen or to be seen. It can change your life or, if taken the wrong way, be disastrous. Taking the wrong path has devastating effects. It could be that one doesn't always want to learn. It could be that one simply refuses to learn or learns too late in life. It could be that one uses these experiences as a tool to further his goals.
At risk is everyone's recovery and the way we view the world. For someone to make their personal physical space or the way they move effective, requires them to switch their attitude. Losing someone you love and missing out on one of the most important experiences of your life don't have to be felt as a loss, but instead can be seen as an opportunity for transformation. Your voice is an incredible weapon to use.
Can you recall, what were some particular social situations or personality types which revealed that you are inherently a very intelligent person? Perhaps you can recall some events which demonstrated that you are an expert at criticizing people, with or without reason. It was in these situations that you converted these episodes into insightful observations, and that allows you to assess the intelligence and other traits of other people.
Successful people do not focus on their problems, but rather focus on their strengths. They do not fear any opponent. You don't have to learn how to fight from watching movies, no matter how many movies you have seen. The difference between martial artists and regular people is that they not only see the reality of their situation but are able to bring it to a logical conclusion. They are able to see what tactics can be used to beat their opponent, and they are ready to take those tactics to the ultimate level.
People also feel self-deprecating about their past failures or complaints or fears and generally go about behaving as if things haven't been 'all good'. The required improvement is often no better than a step or two away, although sometimes it is. If you are starting to see improvement then keep moving and don't wallow. Isolate each small step and gradually build upon it.