Life is composed of a series of choices and experiences. Usually there is an easy way to accomplish a particular task and there is a hard way to achieve the same end. Many people experience addictions, burnout and nervous breakdowns not because of the sheer weight of their life, but because they fight life. Many people have trouble with college, not because college is hard, but because they fight college. Instead of doing something the best they can, and doing it as easily as they can, they fight the job, fight the experience, fight the assignment, and even fight those around them.

Once, I led a group of friends on an invigorating hike. We had heard that the view from a particular landmark in the mountains was breathtaking. We gathered at the foot of the mountain and began our ascent. For…