Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite In Life And Leadership : Author Academy Elite : 9781640859173 : 1640859179 : 08 Aug 2020 : Want to become elite? Get ready for Chosen Suffering. Life in the twenty-first century is designed for comfort-just look around. We have upgrades for everything-airfare, tickets to the big game, and even our phones. But what's the real cost of comfort? Easy and elite were never meant to coexist. Throughout history, elite high performers didn't escape suffering-they embraced it. By carrying their cross, they discovered their crown. Real champions aren't born-they're built. It's true in life, business, athletics, and faith. We must transcend physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual limits if we want to achieve ultimate victory. Author Tom Ryan calls this "chosen suffering." He knows that success comes with a price, paid for by the daily choices we make. He also believes every person encounters "unchosen suffering," the type that brings us to our knees. In