The Life Coach School Podcast Ep #284: Antifragile
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Sep 5, 2019 Discover the intriguing concept of antifragility, which suggests that challenges can enhance personal growth rather than break us down. Explore how to balance self-compassion with resilience and see failures as stepping stones to success. Learn to shift your mindset to embrace mistakes as opportunities, gaining strength from adversity. This perspective can empower you to recognize your own inner strength, revealing that you may not be as fragile as you believe.
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Understanding Antifragility
- Antifragility means systems grow stronger from stress, shocks, and failures instead of breaking.
- This contrasts with fragility and robustness, offering personal growth through adversity.
Walking as Antifragile Example
- Learning to walk or ride a bike exemplifies antifragility through repeated falling and trying.
- Falling is essential to gaining strength and mastering new skills.
Biological Examples of Antifragility
- Muscles and immune systems exemplify antifragility by getting stronger with stress or exposure.
- Controlled stressors like exercise or vaccines build resilience and capability.