This is a truly refreshing, captivating and important book that shifted my perception on a topic I thought I knew! A must read.' Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of The Diary of a CEO I seek out hardship. I do not run from pain but embrace it, because I derive strength from my suffering. I confront the inevitable trials of life with a smile. I plan to keep my head, to be still, when chaos overwhelms me. Just as Frodo had to battle through many obstacles to achieve his goal, so too did Tolkien. It took 12 years for him to write The Lord of the Rings. The Second World War broke out during this time but he carried on. Once the book was finished, he then had to convince his publisher George Allen & Unwin to accept such a huge manuscript. A masterclass in determination. a b "Weekly Top 10 Programmes (See relevant weeks and scroll down to Sky Atlantic)". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board . Retrieved 29 January 2015.

While there are many books available that explore resilience, the following are four of our favorites based on their contribution to our theoretical understanding and practical application of the concept. 1. Developing Resilience: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach – Michael Neenan Here, Sunday Times bestselling author Bruce Daisley demolishes a concept that has spawned a multi-million pound industry of books, workshops and courses, exposing the highly questionable science it rests on. In its place he outlines a very different approach to good mental health that embraces the latest science and research. The Alchemist is one of those books that people tend to love or hate. It’s a compact read about an Andalusian shepherd boy who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert to find a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Philosophical in tone, the tale centres about having the courage to follow your dream. It doesn’t have a traditional plot, more a meandering sequence of events and musings, but if you’re in the right frame of mind, this book can motivate you to pursue your true path. I have been told he is smart (he managed to buy himself a master’s degree from Harvard after all!) but I genuinely cannot tell if he is just “playing the game” or if he really is this stupid. The projection he participates in is insane:Sweating the small stuff is OK, but exercise your complaints lightheartedly. Seek out humor in your whining. Be humble. Be self-aware. If you allow yourself to sweat the small stuff—and I think you should—then you also must force yourself to be detail oriented. If you allow yourself to sweat the small stuff, then you must try your hardest not to sweat the big stuff. That’s the deal we are making in this chapter. I will declare that it is acceptable to complain every once in a while, and you will agree to do it only with the small stuff and not the big stuff. I am giving this advice because venting is extremely healthy. And it is also good practice for self-awareness. Venting about the little things provides you with perspective on how silly and unproductive complaining really is. At the same time, we should recognize that pent-up frustration can have real consequences and be detrimental to our mental health. I firmly believe that allowing yourself the space to complain every once in a while about the little things frees up mental bandwidth to deal with more consequential life events. It is a frustration-release valve.” Although not all of these stories about bravery have happy endings, no one can deny that they continue to change the world. We hope that these books about courage will help you if the time ever comes when you need a supportive voice to cheer you on. Which stories about bravery have helped you to survive, grow and thrive? Please share them in the comments!

This is an essential read for anyone wishing to learn how to manage negative emotions and thoughts, identify what is within our control, boost frustration tolerance, and maintain a more positive, resilient outlook. Join Michael Sheard for a fascinating journey into the mindset of athletes at the limits of performance. Key elements include understanding mental toughness and how to measure, build, and maintain it.We're endlessly being told that if we want to be successful in life we have to be tough and stubborn. If we struggle, it's because we're weak and uncertain. Bruce Daisley thinks this is simply untrue, and in his new book the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Joy of Work takes the notion of resilience apart, explains how it really works, and puts forward a new programme for building self-confidence and tenacity. He calls it Fortitude. The military-inspired books within this article highlight how even individuals in the darkest and most traumatic situations can draw on their inner resilience and build mentally tough outlooks that enable them to cope with their present situation and recover from past trauma. Each of the following books is the result of or inspired by military experience or training. They highlight the potential to overcome our most significant challenges and thrive in seemingly impossible situations. 1. Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – David Goggins Offering empirically tested advice, Fortitude sets out a practical path to greater self-confidence and courage for us all. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Two things we ought to have and the third to pursue... Chase, you see, is the point. The pursuit, is the purpose.

Beyond Possible tells his story, from growing up in near-poverty in Nepal to conquering the world’s toughest peaks in record time against the odds. This is a tale of immense bravery and perseverance – both physical and mental. Nimsdai Purja shares his inspirational journey in this bestselling autobiograpy. Mark Divine is a retired Navy Seal who, having learned resilience and a mentally tough mindset in the military, decided to take his SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind Programs into the workforce to make people realize they are capable of far more than they think. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (19 December 2014). "Pivot Sets Jan. 29 Premiere for Stanley Tucci Drama 'Fortitude' ". Variety . Retrieved 21 December 2014. Fortitude: Resilience in the Age of Outrage is more than a simple self help book, and more than a great story about overcoming hardship. It is a powerful manifesto for change in each of us, in our families and communities, in the way we act act and react in real life and online, and in our great nation.His research has led to a deep understanding of how painful and terrible events, such as bereavement because of accidents, natural disasters, terrorism, assault, and severe illness, do not always permanently ruin lives, but can cause dramatic and positive transformation and growth. You have control over your thoughts, and your thoughts are more powerful than you may realize. Healthy habits create a healthy mind, and a healthy mind creates healthy people. Doing something hard is the habit of building mental calluses so that when life happens, you are better prepared for it. He believes most of us can accelerate our daily achievements by 20 times what we currently imagine. To do so, we must become better decision-makers under pressure, trust our gut, use visualization, and develop a warrior spirit, deepening willpower, intention, and connection with our selves.

Despite being over 10 years old and focusing on mentally tough performers in sports, this is a valuable deep dive into the concept and has insight across all aspects of our lives.

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I feel the need to thank him for caring enough about America to speak out. Does that make me a fan girl? Rigby, Sam (9 April 2015). "Fortitude renewed for second season by Sky Atlantic". Digital Spy . Retrieved 9 April 2015. I will tell the story of my failures and hardships as a victor, not a victim. I will be grateful. Millions who have gone before me have suffered too much, fought too hard, and been blessed with far too little, for me to squander this life. So I won’t. While much of the literature regarding mental toughness focuses on performance in sports and the workplace, it applies to any life domain, determining how we respond in all challenging environments (Clough et al., 2021). When 11-year-old Addie discovers that women were once wrongly-persecuted for being ‘witches’ in her town, she decides to campaign for a memorial to mark their lives. The book centres around the perception of neurodiversity in society, a quality that Addie, the condemned women and Elle, the author all share. Despite struggling against bullying in her life, Addie is unflinching in her quest to commemorate the lives lost in the past – and in doing so, comes to accept her own identity and her autism.