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  • American Resilience in the Era of Outrage
  • Written by: Dan Crenshaw
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  • Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (234 ratings)

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Fortitude

Written by: Dan Crenshaw
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Publisher's Summary

Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life meets Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's Extreme Ownership in this tough-love leadership book from a Navy SEAL and rising star in Republican politics.

In 2012, on his third tour of duty, an improvised explosive device left Dan Crenshaw's right eye destroyed and his left blinded. Only through the careful hand of his surgeons, and what doctors called a miracle, did Crenshaw's left eye recover partial vision.

And yet, he persevered, completing two more deployments. Why? There are certain stories we tell ourselves about the hardships we face—we can become paralyzed by adversity or we can adapt and overcome. We can be fragile or we can find our fortitude. Crenshaw delivers a set of lessons to help you do just that.

Most people's everyday challenges aren't as extreme as surviving combat, and yet our society is more fragile than ever: exploding with outrage, drowning in microaggressions, and devolving into divisive mob politics. The American spirit—long characterized by grit and fortitude—is unraveling. We must fix it.

That's exactly what Crenshaw accomplishes with Fortitude. This book isn't about the problem, it's about the solution. And that solution begins with each and every one of us. We must all lighten up, toughen up, and begin treating our fellow Americans with respect and grace.

Fortitude is a no-nonsense advice book for finding the strength to deal with everything from menial daily frustrations to truly difficult challenges. More than that, it is a roadmap for a more resilient American culture. With meditations on perseverance, failure, and finding much-needed heroes, the book is the antidote for a prevailing "safety culture" of trigger warnings and safe spaces. Interspersed with lessons from history and psychology is Crenshaw's own story of how an average American kid from the Houston suburbs went from war zones to the halls of Congress—and managed to navigate his path with a sense of humor and an even greater sense that, no matter what anyone else around us says or does, we are in control of our own destiny.

©2020 Dan Crenshaw (P)2020 Twelve

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"This solution-oriented book is a must-read for anyone who loves America and believes that the grit and determination that founded her are in need of a revival. FORTITUDE is a set of tools for being tougher, yes, but it is also a guide for preserving the freedoms and foundations of our great country. Dan's experiences as a SEAL and now Congressman give FORTITUDE instant credibility, with a message that desperately needs to be heard far and wide."—Marcus Luttrell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lone Survivor

"As someone who has served our country on the front lines in Afghanistan, Dan Crenshaw knows what it means to separate the trivial from the truly meaningful. In FORTITUDE, he brings this vital experience to bear, offering keen insights on how to unite our fractured country and take pride in its founding ideals—even as we face up to the tough truths of its history."—Condoleezza Rice, New York Times bestselling author of Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom

"The American experiment is about mental toughness in the face of adversity—because freedom takes toughness. I know no one tougher than Dan Crenshaw, which is probably why his new book, FORTITUDE, is a must-read. Dan combines real-world experience with a command of America's philosophical roots, and he reminds us that what made America great still beats in the breasts of those who continue to fight for a culture of liberty."—Ben Shapiro, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great

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I found this book to be exactly what I needed to read during these crazy times. It is very insightful and a must listen/read.

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Amazing - I wish I could make everyone listen

Dan was a great narrator and his message was so simple but so important.

I want to make as many people as I can listen to this boom because it has so many lessons that are missing I. life.

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Life guideline

Dan Crenshaw is one of the most inspiring role model I have been in contact with. I would recommend this book to every teenager who wants to do something with their life.

Dan Crenshaw is an excellent narrator.

God bless all the Navy SEALS!

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a banger

In my top 5 of books I have enjoyed this year, would recommend to anyone looking for some solid life advice.

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very, very good.

Serious, but funny at times, and might help you look at your life differently. Even as a non-American I really enjoyed this listen.

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Struggling with cancel and outrage culture? Read t

I would consider myself liberal ( I'm also Canadian) and so when my husband reccomended this book, I put it off for ages as off the top it didn't seem to align with my values.

My husband also reminded me that it's important to listen to opposing opinions and views to remain open minded and compassionate. ( super smart guy)

When I was struggling with my view/perspective on "Cancel Culture" and "Outrage Culture" and "Call Out Culture", my husband again brought up this book and said, "take some of it with a grain of salt, but the overall message is really empowering and has a totally different outlook on cancel/outrage/call out culture that might feel more supportive for you."

I like to believe that there is another more empowering way to evolve and come together to make changes as a global community to include, support and uplift our struggling members rather than tear people down for others past mistakes, or for being a human and making a mistake publicly and then being berated and cancelled for it.
I like to come from a "shit happened, what do we do now with this new information to be and do better as a community and individuals "
( obviously there is more to it on both sides, this is just an over simplification for the sake of not writing a novel here)

This book was very surprising to me for how engaging, well written, thought provoking, and relate able.

Yes, there are some parts that "call out" or take pokes at opposing views of the author, AND I also believe it's ok to look at the overall intention of someone and go from there. Take with you what resonates or feels in alignment, leave anything that really wasn't for you, and walk away with a more open mind and a healthy dose of "different strokes for different folks" and that someone isn't inherently evil for having an opposing viewpoint.

My favourite saying as my own remedy/mantra towards cancel/call out/outrage culture and also experiencing offending situations... Is to "GET CURIOUS, NOT FURIOUS" seek to understand and ask questions before seeking to be understood.

Not everyone will agree with me, and that's also totally ok.

I hope you enjoy this book and come away with many insights and a more open mind moving forward.

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One of the most important books to save the Americ

Should make this book a must read for all students at all ages near and far.

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Another great one

If you liked this, check out Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Perfectly Wounded by Mike Day, or anything by Jocko Willink. just a few of my other related favorites

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Amazing book

A must read book. incredible insight into the human condition called life. i highly recommend it

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informative read

I loved reading the book. It's refreshing to know that there is someone who understands how the institutions of government, military and education work. I also, found it good that he has lived experience and knowledge in the subject matter. True wisdom.

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