How to Survive a Difficult Life

I like to assess where i'm going and how far ive gotten, and if the trend line is going up into the right or am i failing? Is it just too complex? And i'm not saying if it's too difficult, i don't mind a difficult journey. We have to have some difficulty in our lives so that things get easier. Even though that doesn't sound like it would but the difficulties come, it can make life easier. This doesn't apply to everything, but in general, i think it's important to have a philosophy to follow"