Learning to Let Go: A Lesson in Life and Professional Growth
This is not a piece for you to use to justify giving up and quitting without trying. This is about those moments when you know you gave it your all and are struggling to admit it. One of the most challenging things to learn is to let go. I was unable to break the vicious cycle of attempting to breathe new life into things that had long since lost their relevance to me. Whether in my personal relationships or my career, I wasted a lot of effort clinging on when I should have been releasing. It's the kind of
Training Yourself to Become Anti-Fragile: The Neuropsychology of Resilience
Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity, is crucial for overcoming life's challenges. However, the concept of anti-fragility—the ability not just to withstand adversity but to thrive and become stronger in the face of it—has recently gained significant attention. Understanding the neuropsychology behind resilience and learning strategies to become anti-fragile can greatly enhance our capacity to excel under pressure. The Science Behind Resilience Resilience is rooted in various neurobiological mechanisms involving key brain regions and neurotransmitter systems. The amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex play pivotal roles in regulating emotional responses and managing stress. Prefrontal Cortex: This region is
The Path to Genuine Resilience: Adopting Antifragility
My life and the lives of the people I work with have taught me that the notion of resilience is no longer adequate in a world that is perpetually changing and presenting new challenges. The conventional concept of resilience, which involves returning to a previous state following a setback, must help individuals navigate the intricacies and uncertainties of contemporary life. We must instead endeavour to achieve antifragility, a concept that Nassim Nicholas Taleb introduced in his book "Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder." Antifragility surpasses mundane resilience by flourishing and fortifying itself in adversity. As an entrepreneur, trainer, and
