Have you ever had your face in the dirt, full of despair? At a live event, Sam Bracken, author of My Orange Duffel Bag, shares two moments from his youth that taught him one of life's most important lessons. In this video: • A boy running into the desert to escape a hard home, and a tiny spark of hope. • A few years later, running laps alone in the heat, and choosing who he wanted to become. • The two kinds of struggle: the struggle that distracts us from who we are, and the struggle that makes us who we are. • Why greatness comes from choosing what you struggle for. Good for anyone in a hard season who needs hope. This talk describes childhood abuse and despair. If you're thinking about ending your life, please reach out: in the US, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.