Unbroken: Chapter 19 “The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” – Robert Jordan. Life’s adversities are not meant to break us but to shape us into our best selves. It is through this furnace of challenges that our character is forged and our resilience solidified. As …
Unbroken: Chapter 18 The fortress, a towering embodiment of strength and resistance, has long stood as a symbol of steadfast resilience against forces that seek to penetrate its walls. When we think of such a structure, we envision walls built from solid stone, unyielding and indomitable. Just as the fortress offers protection, your mental toughness …
Unbroken: Chapter 17 Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, captured an essential reality of existence when he said, “Change is the only constant in life.” This profound yet simple truth resonates across cultures, generations, and contexts, and remains as relevant now as it was thousands of years ago. Recognizing and acknowledging this fluidity of life forms …
Unbroken: Chapter 16 The Power of Seeing Connections In the complex world we live in, everything is interconnected. In a forest, for example, every plant, animal, and element is a part of a grander system that is perpetually interacting. Our own lives and challenges are no different. We exist in vast webs of interconnection, and …
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Unbroken: Chapter 15 Reflection is like a mental workout. It can be a challenging process, requiring focus, patience, and a willingness to dive deep into the recesses of our thoughts and experiences. Yet the rewards can be immensely transformative, providing us with insights that can help shape our future actions and responses to the world …
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Unbroken: Chapter 14 “The first step to solving any problem is to not hide from it, and the first step to any form of action is awareness.” – Ryan Holiday Responsibility, a term often intertwined with duty or obligation, harbors a far deeper significance when it comes to resilience and personal growth. It’s about taking …
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Unbroken: Chapter 13 “He who has a why can endure any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Having a purpose serves as a guiding light, a beacon that directs us and gives meaning to our existence. It is a source of strength and resilience that fuels our determination and willpower when times get tough. When we know …
Unbroken: Chapter 12 “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” Dalai Lama This profound quote from the Dalai Lama encapsulates the essence of this chapter. Happiness is not a passive state of being, reliant on external factors or fortunate circumstances. It’s a conscious choice, an active pursuit that requires dedication, patience, …
Unbroken: Chapter 11 “The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety. It’s connection.” – Johann Hari These profound words by Johann Hari, a writer and journalist who has extensively studied the social and psychological causes of addiction, hold deep wisdom. Connection, underpinned by empathy, is an essential element of human life and, as it turns out, resilience. …
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Unbroken: Chapter 10 There’s a palpable power in walking into a room and knowing you belong there. Not because of arrogance or a superiority complex, but because of an intrinsic belief in your capabilities—a sense of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is a term that describes your belief in your ability to perform tasks and achieve goals. It’s …
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