Setbacks Are The Stepping Stones

Adarsh Kumar Singh
3 min readDec 28, 2022

Do not allow setbacks to set you back.

-Stacey Abrams

Setbacks are the stepping stones. II PC- AKS

Setbacks are obstacles or challenges that can hinder or delay progress towards a goal or objective. While setbacks can be frustrating and difficult to overcome, they can also provide valuable opportunities for learning and growth. In this sense, setbacks can be seen as stepping stones, or obstacles that can be overcome to help move forward and achieve success. By viewing setbacks in this way, it can be possible to turn them into positive experiences that can help to build resilience and determination. It is important to remember that setbacks are a natural part of life and that they can provide valuable lessons and experiences that can help to improve and enhance our lives in the long run.

I have been through some highs and lows in the past few years, and the experience has completely shattered me. The question that always came to mind was, "Why me?" It took me some time to gather my thoughts, clear my mind, and gather the courage to start over. I wish that I had someone to guide me then and help me recover faster.

I would like to share some of the life lessons that helped me recover from a setback:

  1. Take a step back and assess the situation: It can be helpful to take some time to reflect on the setback and its causes, in order to…

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Adarsh Kumar Singh

Project Analyst with military training and startup experience. Avid reader, content writer, and passionate about leadership and strategic planning.