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Book Synopsis: National Bestseller
“In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges.” -- Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers and host of the Revisionist History podcast
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.
Toughness has long been held as the key to overcoming a challenge and achieving greatness, whether it is on the sports field, at a boardroom, or at the dining room table. Yet, the prevailing model has promoted a mentality based on fear, false bravado, and hiding any sign of weakness. In other words, the old model of toughness has failed us.
Steve Magness, a performance scientist who coaches Olympic athletes, rebuilds our broken model of resilience with one grounded in the latest science and psychology. In Do Hard Things, Magness teaches us how we can work with our body – how experiencing discomfort, leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take thoughtful action can be the true indications of cultivating inner strength. He offers four core pillars to cultivate such resilience:
Pillar 1- Ditch the Façade, Embrace Reality
Pillar 2- Listen to Your Body
Pillar 3- Respond, Instead of React
Pillar 4- Transcend Discomfort
Smart and wise all at once, Magness flips the script on what it means to be resilient. Drawing from mindfulness, military case studies, sports psychology, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, he provides a roadmap for navigating life’s challenges and achieving high performance that makes us happier, more successful, and, ultimately, better people.
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In today's fast-paced and competitive world, we are often taught that toughness means pushing through, hiding any sign of weakness, and putting on a brave face. But what if I told you that this old model of toughness is not only ineffective but also detrimental to our personal growth and success? Introducing "Do Hard Things" by Steve Magness, a groundbreaking book that challenges our traditional understanding of resilience and reveals the surprising science behind real toughness.
Unlike other books on toughness, "Do Hard Things" is not about perpetuating a culture of fear and false bravado. Instead, it offers a refreshing perspective based on the latest science and psychology. Steve Magness, a renowned performance expert and coach to Olympic athletes, takes us on a journey to redefine what it truly means to be resilient.
Through his extensive research and experience, Magness presents four core pillars that are essential in cultivating resilience. The first pillar is to ditch the façade and embrace reality. It's time to acknowledge our vulnerabilities and embrace authenticity. The second pillar instructs us to listen to our body, understanding its signals and responding appropriately. Magness urges us to respond, rather than react impulsively, which forms the basis of his third pillar. Finally, he encourages us to transcend discomfort, revealing how growth and inner strength are often found outside our comfort zone.
What sets "Do Hard Things" apart is Magness' incorporation of various disciplines such as mindfulness, military case studies, sports psychology, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. This multidimensional approach provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating life's challenges and achieving high performance while fostering happiness and personal growth.
If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly chasing after success without finding fulfillment, "Do Hard Things" is the book for you. Magness' thought-provoking insights and practical strategies will empower you to embrace discomfort, face challenges head-on, and tap into your true inner strength. Are you ready to redefine toughness and unlock your full potential?
Click here to order your copy of "Do Hard Things" today and embark on a transformative journey towards resilience and personal growth.
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