105: How To Become Resilient

How do you handle life's obstacles? We all know that encountering difficulties is a normal part of daily life, but why do some people bounce back stronger than ever and some let a difficulty be "the end of the road"? How are those who get ahead so much more resilient than others? Let's talk about how to become resilient.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• What is resiliency? The ability to return to the original form of your being after you've been challenged by life's obstacles
• The obstacles can be illness, depression, or adversity
• Everyone handles challenges differently, some much better than others
• As an entrepreneur, how do you bounce back with resilience and have the discipline to balance the good and the bad? (Some key factors from The Resilient Self)
  • Have the insight to ask tough questions and be honest with answers
  • Be accountable and responsible for your actions
  • Develop independence
  • Figure out the best way out of difficult situations
• Being responsible for others gives you more motivation and creativity
• Resilience helps you develop morals
• "The more you struggle and conquer, the more resilience you develop."
• Resilience leads to increased confidence in yourself

Having resilience is important in life and business. It's another piece to game-changing your business.

Resources:

The Resilient Self by Steven J. Wolin, M.D. and Sybil Wolin, Ph.D.