Description |
xii, 308 pages ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-292). |
Contents |
From tough coaches, tough parents, and tough guys to finding real inner strength -- Sink or swim : how we took the wrong lesson from the military -- Accept what you are capable of -- True confidence is quiet. Insecurity is loud. -- Know when to hold em and when to fold em -- Your emotions are messengers, not dictators. -- Own the voice in your head -- Keep your mind steady -- Turning the dial so you don't spiral -- Build the foundation to do hard things -- Find meaning in discomfort. |
Summary |
"From beloved performance expert, journalist, and co-author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox comes a science-based new definition of toughness-one that focuses on assessing a challenge on a physiological and psychological level rather than fear-based bulldozing-that has radical, holistic implications for any reader"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Toughness (Personality trait)
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Determination (Personality trait)
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Resilience (Personality trait)
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ISBN |
9780063098619 (hardcover) |
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