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Adversity can be a journey of hope. A positive mindset can turn the impossible into something possible.

Experiencing lows in life is a normal part of being human.

Instead of seeing hardship as a dead end, we can pivot to find a better option.

Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at age 80, was famous for her music and for her dogged resilience. The odds seemed to be against her from the start, but she overcame many obstacles. Raised in rural poverty, Parton transcended her circumstances and became a successful female artist in a male-dominated industry.

Throughout her life, she responded to adversity by reframing negative experiences into positivity that fueled momentum. Her mindset was one of her greatest tools. Here are some of her most famous beliefs and sayings, lessons that can help us all grapple with........

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