PLUS, YOU'LL RECEIVE 18 EXERCISES that'll help you to apply the advice and tactics you'll learn throughout this book! Practice talking to yourself, not in a critical way, but in the way that you would talk to someone who you really care about and when they are facing a problem,” advises Duke. “And extend yourself that same love and compassion.” Assess your challenge

The British have a nice idiom: “the stiff upper lip.” Some take this to mean “resoluteness,” while others “persistence.” A third group prefers words such as “tenacity,”“resilience” and even “grit.” Parents might be more inclined to talk about “discipline,” professors about “Victorian fortitude,” and philosophers about “stoicism.” Noted productivity expert Damon Zahariades says that most of these traits can be grouped under one seemingly banal umbrella term –“mental toughness”– and summed up in one short definition: “our durability in the face of adversity.” Brilliant. A helpful and/or enlightening book that, in addition to meeting the highest standards in all pertinent aspects, stands out even among the best. Often an instant classic and must-read for everyone.Productivity, Business, Health, Wellness, Psychology, Personal Success, Self Help, Personal Development, Mental Health Recommendation The author advocates flexibility in thinking and considering new perspectives. How can we become more open-minded about the opportunities presented by AI, rather than seeing it as a threat? Eliminate temptations– Remove environmental temptations to avoid triggering impulse-driven behaviors.

Some of the advice in there was useless and patronising, very literally telling me that if my goal is to lose weight, I should resist the junk food and lose the weight. Threats to mental toughness include self-pity, self-doubt, negative self-talk, fear, laziness, perfectionism, self-limiting beliefs and the inability to control emotions. Control your emotions and thoughts – even when facing adversity. Rethink the past– Don’t let past events define you. Instead, view them as valuable training to help you overcome future adversity.

Final notes

Willpower means controlling your impulses and resisting temptations and distractions when trying to accomplish something. Motivation refers to the impulse to take action toward change. If you can’t muster motivation and willpower, your habits can give you the structure to take action toward your goals.

Make sure you stop and ask yourself how you’re doing throughout the day, says Duke. Are you feeling anxious? Upset? Happy? They focus on micro goals– Practicing “segmentation”– breaking dauntingly large goals into smaller ones – helps Navy SEALs stay present and endure difficulties. Build habits that encourage discipline and grit. Willpower and motivation are unreliable resources if you’re in something for the long haul. Discipline is a much healthier strategy, even better when combined with grit. Because, as James Clear writes in “Atomic Habits,” we do not rise to the level of our goals, but we fall to the level of our systems. When you have the right habits, it’s much easier to persevere in the face of complications. The author is a proponent of self-reflection and continual growth. Considering the many fast-paced technological advances happening currently, how can we ensure we are taking time for self-reflection? What new skills should we focus on learning? The author emphasizes the importance of self-awareness: Zahariades highlights the need for self-awareness in building mental toughness, as it allows individuals to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.Comprehensive approach: The book provides a comprehensive approach to building mental toughness, covering a wide range of topics and offering practical strategies and techniques.

Talk to yourself like you would to a friend– Give yourself the advice you’d give a good friend, and resist the temptation to insult yourself. Insider’s take – You’ll have the privilege of learning from someone who knows her or his topic inside-out. Try and constantly practice delayed gratification in all aspects of life. Teaches your mind to associate good things with patience. When dealing with a large overwhelming task, segment the task but then be sure to provide mini rewards at each mini-task completion. Ie if need to finish 30 lectures, at end of each lecture give yourself a chocolate (or watch a youtube video). What are some examples of times in your life when large disruptions challenged your mental toughness?

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Threats to mental toughness include self-pity, self-doubt, negative self-talk, fear, laziness,perfectionism, self-limiting beliefs andthe inability to control emotions. Control your emotions and thoughts – even when facing adversity.