ABSTRACT
Chapter 20 discusses Resilience. When we resolve to be more resilient and mentally strong, we often adopt a robust grit and determination approach. That is, we believe the more we put our noses to the grindstone and endure, the stronger and tougher we’ll become. Think of a marathon runner straining themselves over the last mile. But resilience, just like sport, isn’t just about endurance during the race, it’s also about how you recuperate and recharge between races. Grit and determination without rest and recuperation lead to injury and burnout. To an athlete, rest is as important as physical activity because that is when muscles adapt and reconfigure so they can give of their best when it’s required.
