Personal Resilience

Punit Dhillon was nine when he almost drowned in a swimming pool. Twenty years later, he became a competitive swimmer and completed his first of several Ironman Triathlons. Punit lives by the philosophy of using adversity as fuel to exceed all expectations. In Catapult, he gives you an insider’s look at the lessons we learn by turning obstacles into opportunities. Taking you through his years of global business experience, Punit shares ten principles for a purpose-driven life and career, linking together the athletic strengths that will help you succeed in the business world.

Resilience comes in many shapes and sizes. The Secrets of Women Who Never Give Up shares the remarkable lives of 27 powerful women in history. Their strategies, goals, and successes can guide you through challenging times. The stories in this book will inspire you: Through these women’s secrets of not giving up—no matter the hardships and trials that they faced—you will find your own courage and determination.

Stoicism is a philosophy of life that was designed to enable people to live their lives the best way possible. This philosophy helps to lower negative emotions, maximizes positive feelings, and enables you to focus and work on your virtues of character. In this book, you'll learn how to apply Stoicism to all stages of life and moments. You'll get reminded of what's actually important and you'll discover practical strategies for living a better life.

From heart-wrenching lows to triumphant highs, Bump In The Road takes readers on a series of emotional and spiritual journeys that reaffirm the power of the human spirit. These 15 stories of courage and hope are a testament to the fact that setbacks are merely a bump in the road.

When award-winning ESPN producer Lisa Fenn returned to her hometown for a story about two wrestlers at one of Cleveland's toughest public high schools, she had no idea that the trip would change her life. Both young men were disadvantaged students with significant physical disabilities. Dartanyon Crockett was legally blind as a result of Leber's disease; Leroy Sutton lost both his legs at 11, when he was run over by a train. Brought together by wrestling, they had developed a brother-like bond as they worked to overcome their disabilities.

Home Is Us tells the story of my mother’s struggle to protect herself, and her daughters from harm. Our story moves from the shared trauma of violence, through our fight for education, safety, and independence. My family’s songs, prayers, and spoken word have given me a greater awareness of myself, how we survived, and continue to thrive. Shared here now, for you to listen.

In a world filled with constant challenges and uncertainties, developing resilience is the key to thriving and overcoming adversity. Resilience Unleashed is a transformative guide that equips you with the essential tools and strategies to navigate life's obstacles and emerge stronger than ever before. Drawing from the wisdom of ancient teachings and modern psychological research, this book presents a powerful 10-step journey to help you master resilience and unlock your true potential.

Imagine you get the best tools to accomplish that in once place. Your search can finally end and your journey to success, high-performance, and wellbeing begins. Successful Under Pressure provides you with 52 time-tested techniques for relieving stress, improving resilience, optimizing performance and increasing personal energy when facing challenges. It gives you the answer to the question: “What techniques and strategies I can use, to be the best, when it matters most?"

In our rapidly evolving world, children are not just facing academic and physical challenges, but emotional and psychological ones as well. Empowering Positive Affirmations for Kids: Building Resilience, Happiness, and Success, One Thought at a Time equips children to combat these struggles head-on, transforming their mindset through the potent tool of positive affirmations.

In a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, uncertainty, and conflict, we all want to find a better tomorrow—a way to become our best self so we can meet the world with resilience and positive wellness. Dr. Karren and Dr. Richardson have captured and eloquently communicate the process of living a healthy, balanced life with strong resilience and hope. A Better Tomorrow leads the listener through easily understood wisdom and practical activities in self-discovery, balancing stress management, and resilience building, and more.

Tired of the chaos that surrounds you? It’s time to turn inward and embrace a present that brings the joys of living back to you…In the chaos of modern life, there is one solution that you might have heard of – a buzzword of modern times: Mindfulness. But what does it really mean?

At the age of four, Dr. Lise Deguire suffered third-degree burns on 65 percent of her body as the result of both maternal and corporate negligence. Against the odds, she lived through the trauma, beginning decades of treatment as a burn survivor. Some chapters of this gripping journey focus on early events, including the story of the fire, her years of painful surgeries in the hospital, social isolation, and bullying.

On July 23, 2007, Dr. William Petit suffered an unimaginable horror: Armed strangers broke into his suburban Connecticut home in the middle of the night, bludgeoned him nearly to death, tortured and killed his wife and two daughters, and set their house on fire. He miraculously survived, and yet living through those horrific hours was only the beginning of his ordeal. Broken and defeated, Bill was forced to confront a question of ultimate consequence: How does a person find the strength to start over and live again after confronting the darkest of nightmares?

Ever wondered what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble? Discover the secrets to unlocking unshakable mental toughness and become unstoppable in every facet of your life!

Dive into the age-old wisdom of Stoicism reimagined for today's complex world with this insightful guide. In today's fast-paced world, many feel overwhelmed and directionless, struggling with stress and emotional turmoil. Tackle these challenges by using Stoic wisdom that offers self-control, emotional regulation, and purpose. Learn how to seamlessly integrate ancient Stoic principles into modern life with clear strategies for overcoming these universal struggles. You can achieve a thriving existence and master the art of living well in any situation.

Are you stuck in negative thoughts and emotions? Desperate for a transformation but don't know where to start? Ready to take control of your mindset, defeat negativity, and unlock your full potential? You're not alone. Mental health struggles, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and anxiety are common, especially during challenging times. The good news? This book can help you overcome these challenges. "Having a Positive Thinking Mindset" helps you shift your mindset, unlock resilience, and find happiness and success.

One of the best predictors of success is your ability to withstand discomfort, yet most people possess a threshold for painful challenges is embarrassingly low. They have a hard time dealing with emotional and physical pain such as rejection, frustration, or even a hard workout. Instead of pushing themselves past the pain, they give up and often fall short of reaching their most ambitious goals. Having a low tolerance for pain will hold you back in life and in your training. It makes you more likely to constantly quit, preventing you from building the physique you want.

Turning Adversity into Purpose is a self-help book that offers a four-step method to help listeners transform their adversities into a positive and life-giving purpose. It aims to provide a blueprint for every interaction and challenge, replacing negative emotions with hope and joy. This book is suitable for anyone searching for inspiration amid desperation, as it helps heal and convert negative energy into tools that enable listeners to achieve their best life.

This year has demonstrated how quickly our lives can change completely without warning. But every day we face change - whether it's small changes such as an unscheduled meeting or plans going awry, to bigger changes such as a change of job or coping with the loss of a loved one. Our lives are constantly moving, and we, in turn, must move with them. In his latest book, best-selling author Dr Harry Barry shows us how to not only cope with change but learn in the process and therefore grow and develop as a human being.

Life after divorce can be overwhelming, but it can also be a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and new possibilities. Embracing New Beginnings: A Journey of Rebuilding After Divorce is a compassionate and empowering guidebook crafted to support and inspire individuals navigating the challenges of post-divorce life.