It’s never fun to have your back against the wall.  Then again, maybe it is…in a way.

Recently, I’ve found my back against the wall in a lot of ways.  It’s not my preferred state but I must admit that I do find it a little invigorating.  There’s just something about being “cornered” that makes you scrappy.   If nothing else, it certainly helps you to focus on what’s really important.

Homer (not Simpson but the other guy) said…

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.

He’s right.  Sometimes, our best only emerges when we’ve been cornered and have to come out fighting.