# Opposition Can Strengthen a Calling by Bryant McGill > “Answering a calling can bring opposition, sometimes from the very people expected to help. Many who pursue a mission describe facing tests along the way. Persevering through them builds authority and strength.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Time, Trust, and the Formation of Leaders - Livestream (Jan 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Time, Trust, and the Formation of Leaders - Livestream|Time, Trust, and the Formation of Leaders - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-01-06). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Time, Trust, and the Formation of Leaders - Livestream|Time, Trust, and the Formation of Leaders - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Purpose|Purpose]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Answering a calling can bring opposition, sometimes from the very people expected to help. Many who pursue a mission describe facing tests along the way. Persevering through them builds authority and strength.” — Bryant McGill, Time, Trust, and the Formation of Leaders - Livestream (Jan 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-opposition-strengthens-calling ```