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Do hard things : why we get resilience wrong and the surprising science of real toughness / Steve Magness.

Magness, Steve, (author.).

Summary:

"From beloved performance expert, journalist, and co-author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox comes a science-based new definition of toughness-one that focuses on assessing a challenge on a physiological and psychological level rather than fear-based bulldozing-that has radical, holistic implications for any reader"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063098619
  • ISBN: 006309861X
  • Physical Description: xii, 308 pages ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York. NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: How we got toughness wrong and where to go. From tough coaches, tough parents, and tough guys to finding real inner strength ; Sink or swim : how we took the wrong lesson from the military -- The first pillar of toughness: Ditch the facade, embrace reality. Accept what you are capable of ; True confidence is quiet. Insecurity is loud ; Know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em -- The second pillar of toughness: Listen to your body. Your emotions are messengers, not dictators. ; Own the voice in your head -- The third pillar of toughness: Respond instead of react. Keep your mind steady ; Turning the dial so you don't spiral -- The fourth pillar of toughness: Transcend discomfort. Build the foundation to do hard things ; Find meaning in discomfort.
Subject:
Toughness (Personality trait)
Determination (Personality trait)
Resilience (Personality trait)
Genre:
Self-help publications.

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