Being sore from a workout does not make you stronger. It just makes you hurt.

I hear too many people complain how sore they are from their workouts yet they think it’s some badge of honor that they have to go through to prove that their program is working.

You don't have to do a workout program that makes you sore though. If you are training for strength with an intelligent linear progression model your body will adapt to the work out and you will only feel sore the first couple of workouts. After that, you will never feel sore. Your muscles will feel tired that day like they got a good workout but they wont feel sore. For example if you are attempting a new squat PR for say 275lbs for 5 reps of 3 sets, you won't feel sore.

Now you can train for strength and enjoy the time in between your workouts with other hobbies without complaining how sore you are.

Would you rather be out the next day playing golf or basketball feeling very sore or feeling refreshed?