Life is often defined as “good” or “bad” based on what you experience.

Like many people, I’ve experienced some tragic things in my life, ranging from the death of family members and addiction; to job loss, hair loss (talk about tragic) and other more mild situations.

Some suggest that I could be resentful and bitter about life. Yet, that’s not my desire. And although getting through some of these events has been challenging, I choose to use the wisdom from my experiences to help others succeed.

In these difficult economic times, it’s possible that there’s a lot being added to your life experience list. While most of it might seem bad, it doesn’t have to alter the way you see your life or how you behave. You can remain positive and use your own circumstances to benefit others, even though your life may be challenging.

Life isn’t about what happens to you.  It’s what you do with it. Watch this video and if you’re feeling like you have cause to be bitter, this might give you a different perspective.