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How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This collection of articles from HBR includes "How Resilience Works", by Diane Coutu; "Resilience for the Rest of Us", by Daniel Goleman; "How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience", by David Kopans; "Find the Coaching in Criticism", by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; and much more.

Losing sleep over what others think about you? Or can't care less? Happiness in life nonetheless depends on what you think about yourself. Social media has certainly given us individual authorship over how we present ourselves to the world. Susceptible to live by the dictates of 'likes' and...

Peanut has invited all of his friends to the meadow for a special day. This little chipmunk is finally big enough to fly a kite by himself. Ready, set, plop! Up, up—and right back down. What is Peanut doing wrong? With the help of his friends, a lot of patience, unrelenting resilience, complete belief in himself, and of course, a gust of wind, Peanut’s hard work pays off and takes his kite—and confidence—to new heights!

Do you ever wish you could just get rid of all of your problems? Research shows that we grow into our best and most joyful selves not when we avoid our problems but when we embrace them, confident that we are resilient enough to work through them to an appropriate resolution. Resilience is our ability to physically, emotionally, and mentally bounce back from adverse circumstances. In fact, our capacity to thrive in life depends directly our resilience.

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH ‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS ‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT...

Michael Leach—the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the White House, former League Office official at NFL headquarters, and former Assistant to Head Coach for the Chicago Bears—unpacks the defining choice of our time: to shrink in fear or rise in faith. Listen as Michael...

Brought to you by Penguin. We all love stories. They make us feel, help us connect, relate to one another, and make sense of our lives. Bill Beswick is a storyteller who has 20 powerful life lessons to share from his work with his clients at the top of their fieldsto help us all overcome our...

Blossoming Resilience: Stories of Pain, Healing and Triumph is more than a story of personal triumph. Dr. Toney’s candid reflections offer hope and inspiration to anyone who has ever felt marginalized, underappreciated, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. In this powerful autobiography, Dr. Kimberly Toney shares her remarkable journey from the challenging streets of Chicago’s South Side to a successful career in medicine.

Bitter or Better is a raw and real podcast about the messy middle of divorce— the quiet strength you lean into to get through the toughest days, the resilience and confidence you build along the way, and the ways you learn to rebuild a life that’s your own. Hosted by an accomplished marketer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and aspiring author writing her first novel about her own traumatic divorce experience, Abby England has been through it all herself. This show isn’t about legal advice or therapy jargon; it’s about real people - everyday folks navigating love lost,...

Branding in India is both a challenge and an opportunity. With a population of 1.4 billion, the market is vast and diverse, requiring brands to navigate cultural differences, regional preferences, and unique consumer behaviors. In this podcast, we sit down with some of India’s top brand leaders who have successfully navigated these challenges. They will share their strategies, insights, and stories of resilience that have helped them build strong brands in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

At a young age, Jessie Close struggled with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder in her early twenties, but she was not properly diagnosed until the age of fifty. Jessie and her three siblings, including actress Glenn Close, spent many years in the Moral Re-Armament cult...

Israel's Enduring Spirit: Thriving Amidst Uncertainty brings deeply human stories from people not only living in Israel but around the world that don’t make the headlines, but shape real lives. Each episode reveals what it means to live, love, and persevere in a region often defined by conflict. Through honest conversations, you’ll hear voices of resilience, hope, and connection, reminding us that no matter where we are, we all live under the same sky.

A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin. "A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." —Kirkus, starred review...

When trauma enters the lives of the unsuspecting, it steals from their very soul. It not only robs them of peace and joy, it can take years and decades from their lives while they desperately try to fill the hole in their heart, pretending that their soul isn't leaking out of it. No one is ever prepared for trauma, and no one is ever left unchanged by traumatic events.

For thousands of years, storytelling has been woven into the fabric of human existence, serving as a guiding light through the complexities of life as far back as the most ancient of cultures. In today’s fast-paced world, gathering around a fire to share stories is becoming a distant memory. Throughout my own journey, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know some of the most incredibly inspiring people whose stories will crack you open. Their journeys are not just tales of survival, but profound testaments to the undeniable resilience of the human spirit. Welcome to How’d You Do It: a ...

GRIT can mean pebbles on the beach. It can also mean courage, passion, perserverance and even humilty. It is doing in an honorable way whatever it takes. GRIT is an essential characteristic of starting over in life when someone has hit a rough patch. With it, almost anything is possible. Without, not so much. This is a podcast about facing adversity, including mental health issues and starting over after a total career breakup. I talk candidly about it all and have interviews with many professional folks and friends who tell some of their own stories and searches for GRIT.

The Journey Within: Stories of Resilience is a podcast that dives into the diverse stories and resilient journeys of immigrants and minority communities. Each episode explores personal experiences, cultural insights, and the psychological impact of navigating new environments. Through conversations with experts, advocates, and those with lived experiences, we aim to shed light on the challenges and strengths that shape these unique paths to belonging and identity.

Discover powerful and emotional stroke survivor stories that shine a light on the strength of the human spirit. In each episode, survivors share their personal journeys through recovery—the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the hope that carried them forward. This podcast is part of the From Stroke to Hope initiative, dedicated to raising awareness and offering encouragement to anyone affected by stroke. Tune in and be inspired by real voices of determination and healing.

Fearless is a storytelling podcast featuring real people who have faced life’s hardest moments — and chose to keep going. From unexpected medical diagnoses and parenting through uncertainty, to loss, mental health, faith, and rebuilding after life changes, Fearless shares honest conversations about strength, resilience, and what it really looks like to rise anyway. If you’re walking through something hard, feeling overwhelmed, or needing hope — this podcast is for you. New episodes weekly.

Natural disasters are common in rural Australia, but there is something particularly devastating about floods. They sweep through towns and communities often without warning, and leave people to pick up the pieces. And unlike bushfires, there is no way for people to take measures to deter the ferocity of a flood. On July 6th 2022, a flood swept through Broke and the Hunter Valley in NSW, Australia and disrupted over 300 community members. It had been 70 years since a flood so dangerous and overwhelming had hit the town and they are still reeling from the effects today. Join John Milham as he ...