The most provocative motivational speeches in the world won't settle for average and have triumped through adversity. We are most inspired by people who have experienced difficulty and never give up. Luck is great, but life is meant to be experienced. Sometimes the only way out of stress is through challenges in life. Many times battle happens to help teach us a lesson. We can either learn from that lesson or deny it. From an evotutionary perspective, the human mind's primary goal is to keep you safe. Sometimes this leads to self sabotage as it's just easier to stay in your comfort zone and avoid risk. However, great things never come from mediocrity. Quit settling for average and strive for extraordinary. Try Try and Try again. Feed your mind ideas of success, not failure.