The Importance of Resilience in Sports and Life

Resilience is crucial for success, both in kids and adults. It is like a natural selection bias that separates the resilient from the rest. Teaching kids delayed gratification and the ability to withstand failure sets them up for long-term success. Failure becomes the norm, and resilience second nature. Just like boxers' bones calcify with time, resilience strengthens through challenges. Like Mount St. Helens, which thrived after a massive volcanic eruption, humans also flourish after going through difficulties. The lotus flower symbolizes beauty emerging from the muck, reflecting the psychological truth that resilience grows from overcoming hardships. Overprotecting children robs them of a fulfilling life, as resilience is built by learning how to handle failure.