Do hard things : why we get resilience wrong and the surprising science of real toughness
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
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- ISBN: 9780063098619
- Physical Description 308 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition First edition.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2022.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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Do Hard Things : Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
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Do Hard Things : Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction: How We Got Toughness Wrong and Where to Go | ||
| Chapter 1 | From Tough Coaches, Tough Parents, and Tough Guys to Finding Real Inner Strength | p. 3 |
| Chapter 2 | Sink or Swim: How We Took the Wrong Lesson from the Military | p. 23 |
| The First Pillar of Toughness: Ditch the Facade, Embrace Reality | ||
| Chapter 3 | Accept What You Are Capable Of | p. 41 |
| Chapter 4 | True Confidence Is Quiet; Insecurity Is Loud | p. 59 |
| Chapter 5 | Know When to Hold 'Em and When to Fold 'Em | p. 85 |
| The Second Pillar of Toughness: Listen to Your Body | ||
| Chapter 6 | Your Emotions Are Messengers, Not Dictators | p. 115 |
| Chapter 7 | Own the Voice in Your Head | p. 139 |
| The Third Pillar of Toughness: Respond Instead of React | ||
| Chapter 8 | Keep Your Mind Steady | p. 163 |
| Chapter 9 | Turn the Dial So You Don't Spiral | p. 193 |
| The Fourth Pillar of Toughness: Transcend Discomfort | ||
| Chapter 10 | Build the Foundation to Do Hard Things | p. 229 |
| Chapter 11 | Find Meaning in Discomfort | p. 253 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 269 | |
| Notes | p. 273 | |
| Index | p. 293 |
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