“There’s only one thing that’s worse than having an unhappy childhood, and that’s having a too-happy childhood.” – Dylan Thomas
Research shows that the majority of successful people had a tough start to their lives.
But we can’t choose that.
That just happens.
Maybe being happy is overrated.
So the reality is that some of us have more resilience than others dialled in.
Then it became embedded in their DNA.
And being innately fragile is sometimes unseen.
The human condition
As humans we play on the edge of success, chaos and tragedy.
This often happens while we are planning our lives.
That is the human condition.
The unexpected intersects with stability and security.
Events beyond our control.
We need resilience to ride over these speed humps.
But many of us aren’t prepared for those events.
Building muscle
Being born with resilience is one thing. But most of us need to work at it.
You can develop that muscle.
There are routines and habits that allow us to manage our emotions, handle situations with some clarity and ride out the storm.
Being resilient is a range of skill sets.
Born out of experience, necessity and an attitude … Read More