“Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness” by Steve Magness challenges conventional ideas about toughness and resilience. Magness, a performance coach, examines the psychological and physiological aspects of handling difficulty and stress, drawing on science, psychology, and his own experiences to argue that true resilience is not about pushing through discomfort blindly but understanding and managing difficult situations effectively.
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“Do Hard Things” by Steve Magness redefines the concept of resilience, emphasizing that true toughness is not about blindly pushing through pain or discomfort. Instead, it’s about understanding your stress-response system, managing discomfort effectively, learning from setbacks, and finding meaning in challenges. Through a combination of science, psychology, and practical strategies, Magness shows how anyone can build real resilience by embracing discomfort, taking care of mental health, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on long-term growth.
The book encourages readers to take a thoughtful, balanced approach to building resilience, where recovery, mindset, and purpose all play a role in overcoming difficulties and becoming mentally tough.
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