The Art of Manliness
#105: Lessons from a Navy SEAL on Resilience With Eric Greitens
Mar 13, 2015
Former Navy SEAL, Eric Greitens, shares insights on resilience and character development. He discusses the importance of strength in doing good for others, the process of building resilience, and distinguishing between intentions and actions. Greitens' book 'Resilience' provides practical wisdom for living a better life.
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- Resilience involves bouncing forward by integrating hardship for growth.
- Purpose and responsibility are essential for nurturing resilience through action and identity.
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Resilience: A Virtue that Builds Strength and Wisdom
Resilience is portrayed as a virtue that enables individuals to navigate through hardships and emerge stronger. Eric shares the story of his friend Zach Walker, a Navy Seal who faced challenging times upon returning home from combat. The concept of resilience is likened to bouncing forward, not bouncing back, by integrating hard experiences into life to create personal growth and improvement.
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