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Steve Magness on Doing Hard Things and Why We Get Resilience Wrong | All Great Stories Have One Thing In Common

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Embracing Resilience: The Toughness of Choices

This chapter explores cognitive patterns that lead people to avoid discomfort and challenges, particularly during life transitions. Through the story of a marathon runner, it illustrates how enduring difficulty can foster growth and resilience, encouraging a shift in perspective. The discussion emphasizes the importance of choosing the difficult path over the easy one, promoting an evaluation of decisions to quit and the implications for personal development.

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