Acharya Prashant explains that nature itself possesses no inherent good or bad qualities; these are human labels. Whether something is a virtue or a vice depends entirely on the individual's state of being and how they utilize what nature provides. If a person is good, they will use everything for a good purpose; if bad, they will misuse it. He emphasizes that everything in the universe, when in the right hands, can be used beneficially. Therefore, the focus should not be on labeling natural traits but on improving one's own self. He argues that adverse circumstances are essential for greatness. Just as gravity and friction are necessary to climb a rope—where gravity pulls down and friction allows for a grip—challenges in life provide the necessary resistance for growth. A person who loves their destination views nature's obstacles not as misfortunes but as opportunities. Complaining about difficulties is like complaining about the very things that make progress possible. The wise person recognizes that the more adverse the situation, the greater the opportunity for excellence. Acharya Prashant highlights that external difficulties arise to facilitate internal refinement. He uses the analogy of a driver encountering a pothole: instead of just filling the hole, which is the external problem, one should learn to steer better, which is the internal skill. If the internal pothole of the ego is not fixed, one will continue to struggle with every subsequent external challenge. The goal is not to fight the world or nature but to refine the self so that adversity is no longer perceived as such, but simply as a situation. Regarding personal choices and natural talents, he advises questioning the motive behind any desire. One must ask why they want something and whether it is worth dedicating their life to. He warns against wasting life on trivial pursuits, noting that while it is fine to overcome physical limitations through practice, one must discern if the goal is significant enough to warrant such effort. True wisdom lies in moving beyond small things and dedicating oneself to what is truly great.
