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Why We Get Resilience Wrong
Mario Peshev
January 20, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
Redefining Resilience
Performance expert and author, Steve Magness, on rethinking toughness.
"Toughness is not about ignoring your feelings or enduring pain. It's about understanding your emotions, listening to your body, and facing challenges with a clear, focused mind."
Source: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
Wisdom from the Past
Philosopher & poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, on personal growth.
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Source: The Complete Prose Works Of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Turn Resistance into Growth
Behavioral psychologist, Adam Alter, on overcoming life's obstacles.
"Every moment of resistance is an opportunity to build a stronger, more resilient version of yourself."
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