The Cabrera Lab Podcast #11: Grit, Resilience, and Antifragility
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Jun 5, 2024 Discover the fascinating distinctions between grit, resilience, and antifragility, as explained through captivating stories from an Outward Bound instructor. Explore how adversities can foster personal growth and the surprising survival lessons from history that highlight the resilience of age. Delve into the impacts of reality TV and social media on youth culture, questioning contemporary values. Lastly, understand the integral role of feedback in developing authentic resilience, advocating for a balanced approach to challenges.
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Defining Grit, Resilience, Antifragility
- Grit is the ability to push through adversity and keep going. Resilience is coping and healing after difficulty, and antifragility is using struggle as a strength to improve.
Older Survivors and Mental Models
- Older men survived wartime sea disasters more than young men due to mental toughness and teamwork. Their mental models from prior hardships helped them endure extreme adversity.
Daily Challenge and Reflection Guide
- Challenge yourself daily to get out of your comfort zone across mental, physical, emotional, and social domains. Reflect metacognitively on those experiences to learn and grow consistently.