The Game with Alex Hormozi Build a Mind So Strong It Scares People | Ep 971
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Nov 25, 2025 Explore the depths of mental toughness as it's defined and broken down into key components: tolerance, fortitude, resilience, and adaptability. Discover a unique six-step model that highlights how we respond to challenges. Learn that trauma can lead to positive change and the importance of reframing hardships as opportunities for growth. Alex shares personal insights on loss and how mental toughness shapes our legacy and character. Get practical tips on enhancing these skills to improve your resilience and recovery!
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Four Components Drive Toughness
- Mental toughness decomposes into four parts: tolerance, fortitude, resilience, adaptability.
- Label matters less than accurately measuring each component.
Practice Extending Your Fuse
- Increase tolerance by practicing keeping your baseline behavior despite hardship.
- Notice when you divert from normal and aim to maintain intended actions longer.
Limit How Low You Go
- Limit the intensity of your behavior change when triggered by hardship.
- Choose small recovery actions instead of drastic reactions to protect goals.
