Books to build resilience
Embrace the Suck
What is Embrace the Suck about?
Have you ever wondered how the U.S. Navy SEALs cope with the challenges ahead? The book “Embrace the Suck” by Brent Gleeson offers a compelling guide on how one can navigate life's challenges using the principles of the Navy SEALs. Drawing from his experiences as a former Navy SEAL, Gleeson explores the concept of embracing discomfort and failure as a pathway to personal growth. The recommendations will become your motivation and instruction to tackle problems of your day-to-day.
The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism
What is The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism about?
Do you want to know practical strategies for inner peace, resilience cultivation, and virtue in the face of life's challenges? If yes, “The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism” is what you need. Matthew Van Natta and his deep exploration of Stoicism will help you discover how Stoic principles can lead to lasting fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and a profound sense of purpose in today's world.
Man’s Search for Meaning
What is Man’s Search for Meaning about?
“Man's Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl illustrates the human ability to find meaning in all circumstances through real-life examples. Written by a psychiatrist and a survivor of Auschwitz, this book shares a powerful message. You will learn about logotherapy and how it helps in the search for meaning.
The Obstacle Is the Way
What is The Obstacle Is the Way about?
“The Obstacle Is the Way” by Ryan Holiday gives powerful insights into transforming obstacles into opportunities for self-improvement and progress. It offers guidance on overcoming difficulties by focusing on perception, action, and will.
You Owe You
What is You Owe You about?
In “You Owe You”, Eric Thomas shares inspirational insights from his life journey. He turned from a young man with no prospects into a well-known speaker who managed to become a businessman. If you need advice on how to awaken your inner power and take control of your life, this book is for you!
The Resilience Factor
What is The Resilience Factor about?
Resilience is an invaluable tool for overcoming life's hardships and adversities. In their book "The Resilience Factor," psychologists Karen Reivich and Dr. Andrew Shatté will help you to enhance this paramount skill. You will also learn how to cope with anxiety, take life's every chance, and improve your health.
Option B
What is Option B about?
“Option B” discusses the importance of recognizing common responses to traumatic events, such as hopelessness and sadness. How do we find ways to cope and move forward? Learn methods to build resilience, that will help you overcome even the hardest situations.
Grit
What is Grit about?
“Grit” by Angela Duckworth explores the importance of persistence and how it’s connected to our success. Duckworth suggests that the secret to remarkable accomplishments isn't innate talents but rather a blend of resilience and enthusiasm. This concept is called “grit,” and you can gradually cultivate it to achieve your goals.
Can’t Hurt Me
What is Can’t Hurt Me about?
“Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds” by David Goggins portrays an autobiographical story. You will find out how the author managed not to break his dreams of a better life when he was a child in the "captivity" of a tyrant father. This book shares and proves why you need to constantly work on your skills and strengths and not give up on the way.
I Am Malala
What is I Am Malala about?
“I Am Malala” is the autobiography of a girl from the Swat Valley who fought for education her whole life. You will learn what Malala Yousafzai faced in the war for rights and freedom.
Do Hard Things
What is Do Hard Things about?
“Do Hard Things” (2022) explores the relationship between self-understanding, emotional management, and resilience. It proposes mindfulness as a technique to reduce distress and improve emotional health. The book demonstrates how these interconnected elements can foster intrinsic motivation, facilitating post-traumatic growth and long-term achievement.
Rising Strong
What is Rising Strong about?
“Rising Strong: How the ability to reset transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead” (2017) by Brené Brown provides guidance on becoming a strong person. It sheds light on the importance of reckoning with our feelings and rumbling with our stories to discover the truth. According to Brown, the process of rising strong after a fall is instrumental in developing our sense of wholeheartedness and provides us with the greatest insight into our true selves.
What Happened to You?
What is What Happened to You? about?
“What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey explain trauma's impact on personality development. You will learn how past experiences shape behavior and influence relationship building. Real-life stories strengthen the effectiveness of recommendations and give faith in the possibility of solving problems
Educated
What is Educated about?
“Educated” is a captivating memoir of Tara Westover’s journey from living with a strict Idaho family to receiving an education that transforms her life. This powerful and inspiring narrative delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge against all odds.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
What is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck about?
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” presents a new perspective on problems, happiness, and success in our lives. The book explains why positive thinking and today’s trends can be dangerous for us. It also teaches how we can stop caring about things that don’t matter.
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