excellence, actually 105 - Building Resilience and Finding Resonance: How to Embrace Life's Chaos
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Feb 13, 2025 Explore the inspiring journey of resilience through a celebrated quarterback's ups and downs. Discover how embracing failures can fuel personal growth in sports and life. Delve into the tension between our quest for control and the joy found in unquantifiable experiences. Learn about the impact of technology on performance, and how devices can both help and hinder our enjoyment of activities. Finally, find out how to balance metrics with mindful enjoyment in pursuits like running and strength training.
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Jalen Hurts' Resilience
- Jalen Hurts faced setbacks, like being benched in a national championship game and losing a Super Bowl.
- Despite this, he persevered, demonstrating resilience and ultimately winning a Super Bowl.
Persistence and Imagination
- True persistence combines energy with imagination, seeking new solutions when approaches fail.
- This restless energy fuels resilience and helps one overcome obstacles in pursuit of goals.
Control vs. Resonance
- Modern life emphasizes control, but true meaning (resonance) comes from uncontrolled moments.
- Technology, while helpful for objective performance, can hinder this resonance if overused.
