Obstacles That Keep Us From Success

Obstacles are typically known as something that causes a person to fall. In the definition, it can also be said to be something that makes something impossible or difficult to do. There are several kinds of obstacles. These obstacles range from natural events such as storms, slides, falls, bridges, etc. to man-made events such as nuclear weapons, space shuttles, and others.


Obstacles are very essential in life. It is inevitable that we will meet with obstacles. We should know that these obstacles are what test us and make us strong. In addition, obstacles help us develop strengths and determination to succeed in whatever goal we may have. For successful people, obstacles can also bring them to success.

When looking at obstacles, you should always keep in mind that there are different types of obstacles. The kind of obstacle that you should focus on is the one that causes you to fail. Different kinds of obstacles include economic, technical, cultural, political, physical and biopsychosociological. The main point here is that the obstacle should prevent you from achieving your goals.

Obstacles are not only found in this world. You can also encounter them in your daily life. As for me, I always encounter challenges in achieving my goals. For many people, these obstacles seem unmanageable and unattainable. However, if you keep focusing on the obstacles and what they can do to hamper your success, then eventually, you will find solutions to get over them and achieve success.

Now, how do we tackle obstacles? First off, you should identify the obstacles hindering your success. For me, I always encounter two major obstacles when trying to pursue my career goals. The first is that I have a hard time accepting help from others because of fear that it might be a reflection of weakness. Because of this, whenever I try to seek help from a person who is close to me, I always fail.

The second major obstacle that most people face when trying to attain their goals is that we do not have a clear direction. We often do not set goals and then work toward them. Many people say that it takes a lot of hard work to create long-lasting relationships. This means that if you do not clearly define your purpose for being here today, then you will just end up in a never-ending frustration. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is figure out exactly what you want to accomplish and then write down your plan to overcome the obstacles in reaching your goals.

The above two reasons are just the tip of the iceberg. There are other major obstacles like fear of failure and procrastination. The best way to conquer them is to face them head on. No matter how big or small they seem, you can overcome them with sheer determination. And every one of these obstacles has a way of weakening your resolve and causing you to give up before you ever get the chance to succeed.


Every one of the obstacles that keep us from succeeding in our lives is caused by something that is more than just a mental barrier. Yes, the road to success is paved with many obstacles, but the bottom line is that you can overcome them all. This is mainly brought about by taking one step at a time and slowly moving forward. In time, you will become so confident in your ability to do whatever it is that you want to do that you will not look back, instead you will look forward to it.