Resilience
The Benefits of Learning How to Lose
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“I can’t function as a human being after a loss. I can’t eat. I can’t shave. I can’t hug my…
The Cost of Caring—And Why It’s Worth It Anyways
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One thing I remember about middle school gym class is that the cool kids never tried. Though I could sense…
What a Soccer Shoot Out Can Teach Us About Pressure and Life
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In a recent soccer shoout, England fell short in capturing the European Championship with a heartbreaking loss against Italy. England…
How to Be Consistent
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If you go for broke you often end up broken. If you swing for home runs you often end up…
Languishing and the Art of Showing Up
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I recently wrote that if I had to feel motivated to start a workout I would have done 23 workouts last year, not…
The Science of Freaking Out
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This post is based on our new book, Do Hard Things. Check it out! Acute stress can be debilitating. It…
The Importance of Hardiness
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Hardiness is a psychological trait that motivates you to respond to stressful circumstances in ways that produce resiliency. It is…
The Key Factor Behind Fierce Self-Discipline
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A key to sustainable progress is marrying fierce self-discipline with fierce self-compassion. Self-discipline is pursuing what one thinks is…
The Transformative Mental Health Benefits of Mastery
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Throwing yourself into an activity and gradually pursuing concrete, tangible progress is good for your brain. Many people discovered this…