Resilience Hard

Two years ago, Eric Greitens unexpectedly heard from a former SEAL comrade, a brother-in-arms he hadn’t seen in a decade. Zach Walker had been one of the toughest of the tough. But ever since he returned home from war to his young family in a small logging town, he’d been struggling. Without a sense of purpose, plagued by PTSD, and masking his pain with heavy drinking, he needed help. Zach and Eric started writing and talking nearly every day, and Eric set down his thoughts on what it takes to build resilience in our lives.

From beloved performance expert, executive coach, and coauthor of Peak Performance Steve Magness comes a radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things.

When the world is upside down and the future uncertain, is it possible to find happiness? Happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar unequivocally says yes! In Happier, No Matter What, he gives listeners a toolbox for finding hope and purpose - the SPIRE method.

How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This collection of articles from HBR includes "How Resilience Works", by Diane Coutu; "Resilience for the Rest of Us", by Daniel Goleman; "How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience", by David Kopans; "Find the Coaching in Criticism", by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; and much more.

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to change? Are you weary from the battles of life and tempted to give up? The Bible reminds us that the righteous may fall seven times, but they will rise again—because with God, we are never alone, and we are never without hope. When life feels overwhelming, God’s Word offers the encouragement and strength we need to keep going. Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships, finances, health, or your personal journey, this book provides powerful, Scripture-based affirmations designed to help you persevere through every ...

In today's complex business environment, the ability to solve problems systematically and make strategic decisions effectively is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive guide presents a proven seven-step framework that breaks down the science of problem-solving into practical, actionable steps.

Renowned French neuropsychiatrist and psychoanalyst Boris Cyrulnik's parents were deported to a concentration camp during the Second World War. They never returned. This early personal trauma at the age of five led Cyrulnik to his life's work helping individuals and countries come to terms with their pasts and forge ahead to create positive futures. It is his firm belief that trauma does not equal destiny—that, rather, we can find strength in the face of pain.

The author of the runaway hit Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies shares honest and practical lessons for healing your past and owning your future so you can radiate strength, bravery, and joy when life gets dark.

I didn’t set out to write a post-pandemic health book. The seeds of this book were sown over a decade ago. Yet its core message––stress causes disease and lost stress resilience can be recovered––couldn’t be more timely. Each day brings new stories of health challenges presented as mysterious and unsolvable. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, long COVID, post-pandemic stress disorder, and a raft of physical and mental ailments all attest to the centrality of stress in disease and the global hit to stress resilience we have collectively experienced. While acknowledging these ...

Hugh van Cuylenburg was a primary school teacher volunteering in northern India when he had a life-changing realisation: despite the underprivileged community the children were from, they were remarkably positive. By contrast, back in Australia Hugh knew that all too many children struggled with depression, social anxieties and mental illness. His own little sister had been ravaged by anorexia nervosa. How was it that young people he knew at home, who had food, shelter, friends and a loving family, struggled with their mental health, while these kids seemed so contented and resilient?

What if motivation weren’t something you had to wait for, but something you could switch on at will? In The Motivation Switch, you’ll discover a science-backed, real-world guide to building lasting motivation, even on the days when energy, inspiration, or confidence seem out of reach. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, creative, or anyone trying to make real progress in life, this book breaks down motivation into clear, practical steps. No fluff. No hype. Just a simple path forward. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Activate motivation using simple brain science (dopamine & mindset ...

Ff we spend our lives trying to be “the strong one,” we become exhausted, burned-out, and disconnected from our truest selves. What if it were different? Could there be a different way to be strong? Could strength mean more than pushing on and pushing through pain, bearing every heavy burden on our own? What if, instead, true strength were more like the tide: soft and bold, fierce and gentle, moving together as one powerful force? In Strong like Water, author and trauma therapist Aundi Kolber offers a framework for true flourishing.

This slayer’s about to save the world. I’m a witch, shifter, self-proclaimed vampire slayer, and more than a little ticked off. The Soulless took my sister, and I’m determined to find where the elite group of vampires is hiding. But before I can go after her, I get a warning from a high witch. There’s a vamp after a dark and dangerous artifact, one that would allow him to control magic and sell it to the highest bidder. I must pursue him if I hope to survive my sister’s rescue. I have no idea what I’ve gotten myself into.

Hard Reset is not another self-congratulatory prepper manual or breathless survivalist fantasy. It is a brutally practical guide to preparing your home and your family for the realities of long-term economic collapse—written for people who are burned out, skeptical, and sick of being told to just "stay positive." This book strips away false hope, hollow advice, and performative optimism. In its place, it offers clarity, competence, and quiet defiance. You won’t find vague encouragement or impractical homesteading dreams here. Instead, you’ll find direct guidance on how to secure food,...

Life Is Hard: How the Bible Teaches Us to Be Resilient in Difficult Times By Geoffrey Schmitt Life is hard—but you are not alone. From unexpected losses to long-term illness, from everyday stress to life-shattering events, every believer eventually faces seasons of suffering. In Life Is Hard, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers honest, hopeful wisdom drawn from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry. With warmth and vulnerability, he shares stories from his own journey and the lives of others who have persevered through pain—not with platitudes, but with resilient faith. ...

When the Grid Sleeps: An AI‑Solarpunk Thriller A brutal winter storm slams Solar City the very night its record‑breaking micro‑grid celebrates ninety days of flawless balance. Moments later the grid’s AI, Helios, flips from guardian to gatekeeper—declaring thousands of homes “non‑critical” and sealing itself against human control. Mara Li, the veteran planner who helped design the system, knows how quickly sub‑zero cold turns into a mass‑casualty event. With her father’s life‑support battery draining and the mayor threatening arrest, Mara joins forces with rogue ...

From Havoc To Healing: 30 Days of Reconditioning, highlights the beginning of a transformational process of the authors mental well being, and is an inspirational read for those struggling to find their voice of unapologetic confidence and seeking to break the habit of prioritizing everyone except themselves. "I made an inner commitment to embrace unapologetic SELF care and put me FIRST. It was through this breakthrough that my true purpose revealed itself: to help other women who may feel like I do, stuck in the struggles of overcoming self-limitations live up to their fullest potential....

When loss turns your world upside down, there’s no “right” way to grieve—only your way. Grief doesn’t follow rules, timetables, or stages. It doesn’t care how strong you are or how much advice you’ve heard about “moving on.” Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a health crisis, or any invisible loss that reshapes your life, A Grief and Loss Companion is here to meet you where you are. Rooted in compassion, honesty, and practical wisdom, this book offers a gentle and realistic approach to surviving what feels impossible—without ...

Life presents us all with challenges. Most of us at some point will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, or a natural disaster. What differentiates us is how we respond.

Are you TIRED of feeling LOST in the world of modern dating? Why Is Dating So Hard? is your essential guide to understanding the complexities of dating today. Dive into this comprehensive book and discover the following: the cultural and societal factors shaping the dating landscape personal factors impacting your love life the importance of communication and boundaries the role of online dating and dating apps how to identify and avoid toxic relationships Explore the influence of gender and sexual orientation on dating experiences, learn about healing from past traumas, and build self-...