Lessons from Life: Strength Redefined
- Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
- May 16
- 1 min read

Two years ago, life surprised me with a diagnosis of an autoimmune deficiency.
Since then, I’ve learned that real strength isn’t always about pressing forward — sometimes it’s about pausing, listening, and healing.
I’ve learned to honor my limits without surrendering my ambition.
I’ve learned that success isn’t just about metrics — it’s also about meaning.
And I’ve embraced Maya Angelou’s wisdom: "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."
Next week, I’ll talk about what it means to pivot into a new decade of life and leadership — and why I’m more energized than ever for what’s ahead.