Week 7: Chapter 6 — Hard Things That Are Opposed

1.Alex and Brett describe a fourth category of hard things: those that are "opposed by others" — choices that will earn you ridicule, pushback, or social cost. How is opposition different from mere difficulty? Why does opposition feel uniquely threatening?

2.Paul writes in 2 Timothy 3:12, "All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." Does this feel like an exaggeration to you, or does your experience confirm it? Share an example if you can.

3.The authors acknowledge that the fear of social rejection is one of the most powerful forces keeping young people from doing hard things. On a scale of 1-10, how much does the fear of what others think influence your choices? What specific relationships or social groups carry the most weight for you?