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Do Hard Things

Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

Aug 23, 2024
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by Steve Magness

In "Do Hard Things" (2022), Steve Magness challenges conventional notions of toughness, revealing how traditional approaches to resilience can actually hinder performance and well-being. This groundbreaking work demonstrates that genuine resilience stems from embracing our emotions and listening to our bodies, rather than suppressing the…

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