The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, an…
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The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, an…
As a coping strategy the ‘Stockdale Paradox’ teaches us that we should never confuse faith that we will prevail in the end – which we can never afford to lose – with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of our current reality, whatever they might be.
Ross Edgley • The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body
resilience is not some superhuman gift that is possessed by the brave and bold. It’s innate within all of us, but is realised through stress and stimuli.
Ross Edgley • The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body
Many people make the mistake of seeing resilience as a kind of inborn trait. One that you inherit, like eye color or freckles or height. While there may be some aspects of resilience that are inherited(inherent optimism, overall energy levels), your intentional mindset and proactive behavior towards change matters more.
Jason Shen • How to Cultivate Resilience: A Four Part Framework
Confidence plays a crucial role in toughness, acting as the counterbalance to our natural insecurities.