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The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise
Bravely Endure Hardship, Perform Under Pressure, and Overcome Challenges More Easily Than You Ever Thought Possible! Do you feel overwhelmed by your circumstances? Are you exhausted and overburdened with stress? Are you tempted to give up whenever you encounter obstacles and mishaps? If so, THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS HANDBOOK is for you. Imagine boldly facing any challenge that comes your way. Imagine confronting any problem you run into and resolving it with confidence. Imagine being 100% certain that you can handle any predicament or setback life throws at you. DOWNLOAD The Mental Toughness A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise! Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, provides a step-by-step training program for toughening your mind against adversity. You'll learn how to persevere when life become difficult and your circumstances deviate from your plans. You'll discover how to handle pressure, control your impulses, and endure the emotional and psychological distress that accompany misfortune. And best of all, you'll learn how to achieve more than you thought possible through sheer tenacity and determination. In THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS HANDBOOK, you'll how mental toughness differs from grit (most people mistakenly think they're the same thing) the top 7 traits mentally-tough people adopt to conquer any problem they encounter how mental toughness is closely entwined with emotional mastery (as well as the importance of self-awareness and empathy) 5 daily habits you must embrace to strengthen your mind and harden your resolve why willpower and motivation are unreliable (and how mental toughness trumps both!) 5 simple tips for controlling your impulses and delaying gratification how Navy SEALs develop mental toughness (and 5 surprising tactics they employ to do so) PLUS, YOU'LL RECEIVE 18 EXERCISES that'll help you to apply the advice and tactics you'll learn throughout this book! If you're tired of feeling like giving up when life gets tough, grab your copy of THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS HANDBOOK today! Start training your mind to endure stress and pressure, face adversity with courage, and boldly weather any storm. Scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button!
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2020
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December 7, 2020
This is very typical of the kinds of books I'm reading through the Kindle Unlimited program these days, after impulsively buying a six-month subscription last week and then immediately learning that the "one million books" in their system consist of almost no titles I would want to purposely go out of my way to read. (For a great example, of the 98 books in my TBR list when I first joined, not a single solitary one of them was available through Kindle Unlimited.) That leaves me with titles like these, in reality not much more than 100-page quickie compilations on trendy subjects, containing not much more information than what you'd find during a week of trawling blogs and Wikipedia, which are typically pumped out by these authors on a monthly basis in the hopes of SEOing them into some kind of long-tail passive-income kind of revenue. (The author of this particular book, for example, has published 13 others in the last four years, regarding such Adwords-friendly subjects as how to not procrastinate, how to build the perfect to-do list, how to embrace imperfection, how to do a digital detox, etc.) It's not exactly bad, so it doesn't deserve a low score; but it's truly an example of a book that never needed to exist, filled with such utterly generic advice that it might as well have been written by a Twitter bot. Welcome to the next six months of my life! Sigh.
December 3, 2023
Ko gero, silpniausia šių metų knygelė. Jos esmė maždaug tokia: jei darai tą, tai geriau daryk kitą, jei galvoji vienaip, tai reikia galvoti kitaip, o jei jautiesi šitaip, tai keisk jausmą kitu jausmu. Daryk, negalvok, nesigailėk, ugdyk… Kažkoks nesąmonių rinkinys. Labiausiai iškirto autoriaus viražas, kad žmonės dėl savigailos net suserga depresija, todėl reikia nustoti savęs gailėjus! Mat, kaip paprasta! Juuokingiausia, kad pats autorius priažįsta, jog dėl jo savidrausmės nukentėjo paties emocinė ir fizinė sveikata, bet jam vis tiek atrodo, kad jo metodai veiksmingi. Dar vietomis painiojamas nepasitikėjimas savimi su tiesiog natūralia žmogaus introversija.
Ċia ne apie psichologinį tvirtumą, o emociškai nebrandų gyvenimą, žalojanti knyga.
Ċia ne apie psichologinį tvirtumą, o emociškai nebrandų gyvenimą, žalojanti knyga.
July 9, 2020
Damon caught my attention immediately when I scanned the table of contents in this book and spotted the chapter, How Navy Seals Develop Mental Toughness.
Having always thought it took a special type of person to be a part of the SEAL team, I was surprised to find that “the average athletic male can pass the training program’s physical fitness test” according to SEAL instructor Brandon Webb (p.146). Damon continues by stating that it is the mental training that takes priority. One the tactics SEALs use, Focus on small wins, was my biggest takeaway from the book. He gives the example of focusing on what they see in their path, like a tree, rather than focusing on completing the 20-mile run.
Damon has the ability to take a broad topic, research it well, and distill the information into just what the reader wants. To apply the tips and insights, he includes exercises for the reader to apply what is being taught.
This step-by-step guide is a great investment in developing mental toughness.
Having always thought it took a special type of person to be a part of the SEAL team, I was surprised to find that “the average athletic male can pass the training program’s physical fitness test” according to SEAL instructor Brandon Webb (p.146). Damon continues by stating that it is the mental training that takes priority. One the tactics SEALs use, Focus on small wins, was my biggest takeaway from the book. He gives the example of focusing on what they see in their path, like a tree, rather than focusing on completing the 20-mile run.
Damon has the ability to take a broad topic, research it well, and distill the information into just what the reader wants. To apply the tips and insights, he includes exercises for the reader to apply what is being taught.
This step-by-step guide is a great investment in developing mental toughness.
February 13, 2021
I have just now finished reading the book “The Mental Toughness Handbook” for Damon Zahariades. As always Damon do in his book in following almost same layout in addressing a problem in a very structured way. The book is good an full of examples to guide you being mentally tough in front of life upsets and downtime. It provides easy recommendations to follow. I recommend it.
January 7, 2022
This was a disappointing concoction of common knowledge, useless advice, and patronising narrative. This book was so desperate to point out how it wasn't like other books that it didn't manage to achieve anything at all and was full of errors, repetition, and contradictions.
On several occasions it points out that 'mental toughness' and 'resilience' are not the same thing, however goes on to use the terms interchangeably. It was so overly repetitive that had it been concisely written, I doubt it would have amounted to much more than a 50 page read.
Some of the advice in there was useless and patronising, very literally telling me that if my goal is to lose weight, I should resist the junk food and lose the weight.
The biggest red flag was early on in the book and I really ought to have put it down. It described the enemies of mental toughness. One of these was 'laziness'. For a self help book to tell me that my problem was 'laziness' was factually inaccurate, insensitive, and had no place in there at all. Laziness is a symptom. NOT a personality trait.
And if a repetitive, patronising, word vomit of contentless drivel wasn't enough for me to hate this... It has spelling errors and some typos.
So I suppose this is true... It isn't like other books, as they have some semblance of usefulness.
On several occasions it points out that 'mental toughness' and 'resilience' are not the same thing, however goes on to use the terms interchangeably. It was so overly repetitive that had it been concisely written, I doubt it would have amounted to much more than a 50 page read.
Some of the advice in there was useless and patronising, very literally telling me that if my goal is to lose weight, I should resist the junk food and lose the weight.
The biggest red flag was early on in the book and I really ought to have put it down. It described the enemies of mental toughness. One of these was 'laziness'. For a self help book to tell me that my problem was 'laziness' was factually inaccurate, insensitive, and had no place in there at all. Laziness is a symptom. NOT a personality trait.
And if a repetitive, patronising, word vomit of contentless drivel wasn't enough for me to hate this... It has spelling errors and some typos.
So I suppose this is true... It isn't like other books, as they have some semblance of usefulness.
February 18, 2022
This self help book was actually quite helpful. It’s short and to the point. Has lots of advice that you can use and some exercises to make you think and apply what is being said directly to your own life, it isn’t enough to read about this, you need to act on it to make a difference and I think this book shows you how to apply what is being said as much as the theory behind it.
No, it’s not rocket science but with lots of practical tips and some thought provoking and relevant quotes from various impressive people as well as an interesting chapter on how Navy Seals develop their mental toughness I feel like this might actually make a positive influence on my mindset going forward. Probably the best self help book I have read, genuinely useful.
No, it’s not rocket science but with lots of practical tips and some thought provoking and relevant quotes from various impressive people as well as an interesting chapter on how Navy Seals develop their mental toughness I feel like this might actually make a positive influence on my mindset going forward. Probably the best self help book I have read, genuinely useful.
September 27, 2021
The exercises are great, but i actually felt like this was a really lazy rehashing of a ton of other books and materials from other self help. There was a ton of repetition, a lot of descriptions of scenarios that were general and not overly helpful.
2 stars for the frequent exercises.
2 stars for the frequent exercises.
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July 11, 2022The past few years have been deeply unsettling on many levels. You may be wondering: How do I maintain my sanity in a time of seemingly never-ending chaos and change?
Although we all crave order and predictability, we must accept that we live in a world of deep uncertainty and confusion. As individuals, we have little control over world events and the forces shaping our future. What we can control, however, is how we relate and respond to these events.
Resilience – the ability to bounce back from adversity and navigate the rough waters of our times – is a learned skill. This week’s reading recommendation introduces you to Damon Zahariades’ concept of mental toughness – a mindset that helps you navigate the unexpected challenges life presents.
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Success requires mental toughness – but many people don’t bother cultivating it.
Those who achieve enduring success possess mental toughness. Mental toughness is a mind-set which enables you to avoid catastrophic thinking and embrace positivity when facing challenges. It teaches you to use setbacks to your advantage. If you struggle to reach your goals and maintain your desired level of success, or perhaps feel discouraged, depressed or angry, know that you have the power to improve your circumstances and shift your mind-set. Many people don’t cultivate mental toughness, however, because it requires patience and work.
Overcome threats to mental toughness by increasing your awareness of them.
Mentally tough people focus their energy on what they can influence, as opposed to wasting time fixating on the things they can’t change. They’re flexible and adaptable when facing unexpected outcomes. These individuals are self-aware and can identify their emotions and understand what triggers their negative feelings. They accept uncertainty and don’t wallow in disappointments. Tough-minded people have high emotional intelligence and they can regulate their emotions. They are positive, yet pragmatic. Nobody possesses all of these traits innately – everyone must work to develop them.
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Cultivate stronger impulse-control and build better habits.
Mentally tough people resist the temptation to indulge in something they desire in the present, and, instead, focus on attaining something they want more in the future. Practicing self-restraint builds your tolerance for discomfort and improves your cognitive resilience. Checking your urge for instant gratification bolsters your ability to tune out distractions.
Change your expectations, so you don’t associate low-effort activities with high rewards. Identify compulsive desires and find reward-stimulating alternatives that are more productive. Give yourself small rewards, such as reading for pleasure, when you resist temptations. Define your guiding values and compelling reasons to pursue your goals, while reminding yourself of their importance. This exercise can help you understand that delaying gratification feels good: Describe two incidents, one in which you resisted temptation to complete a goal-oriented task, and another in which you succumbed to temptation and failed to work toward your goals. Then, describe how each decision made you feel.
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Welcome boredom and conquer the desire to quit when working toward goals.
Contrary to popular belief, boredom can be a gift; it provides you with an opportunity to self-reflect. You’re unlikely to increase your mental toughness if you avoid boredom. You don’t master a skill without experiencing boredom, as mastery requires repetitive practice work. Without mastery, you’ll feel a lack of control and confidence.
To stop feeling discomfort when bored, identify and accept that you’re bored, reminding yourself of the broader goals your boredom serves. Meditation can help you connect to the present moment and prevent you from chasing distractions. Rethink boredom’s role in your life by listing the emotions you tend to associate with feeling bored. Identify what triggers those emotions, and reframe your boredom triggers more positively.
“We don’t like to think of ourselves as quitters. But most of us have, at some point in our lives, abandoned goals due to the obstacles we faced at the time.”
To avoid quitting when you’re trying to accomplish an important goal, consider the main reasons people give up: They get distracted; don’t overcome their impulses and bad habits; don’t take their commitments seriously; don’t clarify the rewards they’re working toward; and/or are overly optimistic and fail to anticipate potential setbacks.
If you find yourself lacking the resolve to work toward your goals, question your motives for quitting. For example, has your outlook actually changed or do you have weak resolve? Reflect on whether your goals and purpose are worth abandoning. Make yourself more mentally tough by developing a more positive attitude. Build positivity by cultivating gratitude for the resources you have, and resisting the temptation to wallow in self-pity.
Although we all crave order and predictability, we must accept that we live in a world of deep uncertainty and confusion. As individuals, we have little control over world events and the forces shaping our future. What we can control, however, is how we relate and respond to these events.
Resilience – the ability to bounce back from adversity and navigate the rough waters of our times – is a learned skill. This week’s reading recommendation introduces you to Damon Zahariades’ concept of mental toughness – a mindset that helps you navigate the unexpected challenges life presents.
---
Success requires mental toughness – but many people don’t bother cultivating it.
Those who achieve enduring success possess mental toughness. Mental toughness is a mind-set which enables you to avoid catastrophic thinking and embrace positivity when facing challenges. It teaches you to use setbacks to your advantage. If you struggle to reach your goals and maintain your desired level of success, or perhaps feel discouraged, depressed or angry, know that you have the power to improve your circumstances and shift your mind-set. Many people don’t cultivate mental toughness, however, because it requires patience and work.
Overcome threats to mental toughness by increasing your awareness of them.
Mentally tough people focus their energy on what they can influence, as opposed to wasting time fixating on the things they can’t change. They’re flexible and adaptable when facing unexpected outcomes. These individuals are self-aware and can identify their emotions and understand what triggers their negative feelings. They accept uncertainty and don’t wallow in disappointments. Tough-minded people have high emotional intelligence and they can regulate their emotions. They are positive, yet pragmatic. Nobody possesses all of these traits innately – everyone must work to develop them.
---
Cultivate stronger impulse-control and build better habits.
Mentally tough people resist the temptation to indulge in something they desire in the present, and, instead, focus on attaining something they want more in the future. Practicing self-restraint builds your tolerance for discomfort and improves your cognitive resilience. Checking your urge for instant gratification bolsters your ability to tune out distractions.
Change your expectations, so you don’t associate low-effort activities with high rewards. Identify compulsive desires and find reward-stimulating alternatives that are more productive. Give yourself small rewards, such as reading for pleasure, when you resist temptations. Define your guiding values and compelling reasons to pursue your goals, while reminding yourself of their importance. This exercise can help you understand that delaying gratification feels good: Describe two incidents, one in which you resisted temptation to complete a goal-oriented task, and another in which you succumbed to temptation and failed to work toward your goals. Then, describe how each decision made you feel.
---
Welcome boredom and conquer the desire to quit when working toward goals.
Contrary to popular belief, boredom can be a gift; it provides you with an opportunity to self-reflect. You’re unlikely to increase your mental toughness if you avoid boredom. You don’t master a skill without experiencing boredom, as mastery requires repetitive practice work. Without mastery, you’ll feel a lack of control and confidence.
To stop feeling discomfort when bored, identify and accept that you’re bored, reminding yourself of the broader goals your boredom serves. Meditation can help you connect to the present moment and prevent you from chasing distractions. Rethink boredom’s role in your life by listing the emotions you tend to associate with feeling bored. Identify what triggers those emotions, and reframe your boredom triggers more positively.
“We don’t like to think of ourselves as quitters. But most of us have, at some point in our lives, abandoned goals due to the obstacles we faced at the time.”
To avoid quitting when you’re trying to accomplish an important goal, consider the main reasons people give up: They get distracted; don’t overcome their impulses and bad habits; don’t take their commitments seriously; don’t clarify the rewards they’re working toward; and/or are overly optimistic and fail to anticipate potential setbacks.
If you find yourself lacking the resolve to work toward your goals, question your motives for quitting. For example, has your outlook actually changed or do you have weak resolve? Reflect on whether your goals and purpose are worth abandoning. Make yourself more mentally tough by developing a more positive attitude. Build positivity by cultivating gratitude for the resources you have, and resisting the temptation to wallow in self-pity.
July 4, 2024
I just wrapped up listening to this audiobook during my daily 8 km walk, keeping my sports spirit high. I'm always on the lookout for mental toughness resources online and found this audiobook on Kukufm. It's a concise and focused guide on the topic. Here's what I took away from it:
Control your emotions: Practice regulating and understanding your emotional responses.
React accordingly: Respond thoughtfully and effectively to situations rather than reacting impulsively.
Be confident: Cultivate a strong belief in yourself and your abilities.
Manage your stress: Develop strategies to handle stress effectively.
No self-doubts: Build resilience against self-doubt and negative self-talk.
Self-analysis: Regularly reflect on your actions and decisions for self-improvement.
Fearlessness: Confront challenges and fears with courage and determination.
Accept failure: Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and part of growth.
Satisfaction: Find contentment and fulfillment in your achievements and progress.
Letting things go: Practice releasing attachments to outcomes beyond your control.
Delayed gratification: Learn to wait for rewards and resist immediate impulses.
Tackle your bad time: Confront and overcome challenging periods with resilience.
Be passionate: Pursue your goals with enthusiasm and dedication.
Be calm: Maintain composure and clarity in stressful situations.
Self-awareness: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.
Rise from your disappointments: Learn from setbacks and continue striving.
Positive thinking: Foster optimism and constructive outlooks.
Avoid self-guilt: Refrain from excessive self-blame and cultivate self-compassion.
Stop your inner voice: Manage negative self-talk and foster a supportive inner dialogue.
Avoid laziness: Stay motivated and proactive in pursuing your goals.
Don't be a perfectionist: Embrace progress over perfection and learn from imperfections.
Be patient: Develop tolerance for delays and setbacks while persisting toward goals.
Mental resilience: Build the strength to bounce back from adversity.
Mental feedback/notes: Reflect on experiences and insights to enhance learning.
5 Failures: Embrace setbacks as learning opportunities.
Self-assessment: Regularly evaluate your progress and areas for improvement.
Attitude is everything: Cultivate a positive mindset for success.
Learn new things daily: Commit to continuous learning and personal growth.
Be tolerant: Practice understanding and patience with others.
Get out of your comfort zone: Challenge yourself to grow by taking risks and trying new experiences.
Change your gathering: Surround yourself with positive influences and supportive people.
Willpower: Strengthen your determination to achieve long-term goals.
Take small steps: Break down tasks into manageable actions for steady progress.
Self-discipline: Maintain focus and consistency in pursuing your goals.
Getting things done: Develop effective habits to accomplish tasks efficiently.
Don't be over-optimistic: Balance optimism with realistic expectations.
Manage your emotions: Handle feelings constructively to maintain composure and decision-making clarity.
In conclusion, this audiobook on mental toughness has provided me with valuable insights to enhance my resilience and focus, both in my daily walks and in pursuing my goals. As I continue to apply these principles, I look forward to achieving greater mental strength and achieving new milestones in my athletic journey.
Rana Dil Nawaz
https://thelionstudios.com
Control your emotions: Practice regulating and understanding your emotional responses.
React accordingly: Respond thoughtfully and effectively to situations rather than reacting impulsively.
Be confident: Cultivate a strong belief in yourself and your abilities.
Manage your stress: Develop strategies to handle stress effectively.
No self-doubts: Build resilience against self-doubt and negative self-talk.
Self-analysis: Regularly reflect on your actions and decisions for self-improvement.
Fearlessness: Confront challenges and fears with courage and determination.
Accept failure: Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and part of growth.
Satisfaction: Find contentment and fulfillment in your achievements and progress.
Letting things go: Practice releasing attachments to outcomes beyond your control.
Delayed gratification: Learn to wait for rewards and resist immediate impulses.
Tackle your bad time: Confront and overcome challenging periods with resilience.
Be passionate: Pursue your goals with enthusiasm and dedication.
Be calm: Maintain composure and clarity in stressful situations.
Self-awareness: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.
Rise from your disappointments: Learn from setbacks and continue striving.
Positive thinking: Foster optimism and constructive outlooks.
Avoid self-guilt: Refrain from excessive self-blame and cultivate self-compassion.
Stop your inner voice: Manage negative self-talk and foster a supportive inner dialogue.
Avoid laziness: Stay motivated and proactive in pursuing your goals.
Don't be a perfectionist: Embrace progress over perfection and learn from imperfections.
Be patient: Develop tolerance for delays and setbacks while persisting toward goals.
Mental resilience: Build the strength to bounce back from adversity.
Mental feedback/notes: Reflect on experiences and insights to enhance learning.
5 Failures: Embrace setbacks as learning opportunities.
Self-assessment: Regularly evaluate your progress and areas for improvement.
Attitude is everything: Cultivate a positive mindset for success.
Learn new things daily: Commit to continuous learning and personal growth.
Be tolerant: Practice understanding and patience with others.
Get out of your comfort zone: Challenge yourself to grow by taking risks and trying new experiences.
Change your gathering: Surround yourself with positive influences and supportive people.
Willpower: Strengthen your determination to achieve long-term goals.
Take small steps: Break down tasks into manageable actions for steady progress.
Self-discipline: Maintain focus and consistency in pursuing your goals.
Getting things done: Develop effective habits to accomplish tasks efficiently.
Don't be over-optimistic: Balance optimism with realistic expectations.
Manage your emotions: Handle feelings constructively to maintain composure and decision-making clarity.
In conclusion, this audiobook on mental toughness has provided me with valuable insights to enhance my resilience and focus, both in my daily walks and in pursuing my goals. As I continue to apply these principles, I look forward to achieving greater mental strength and achieving new milestones in my athletic journey.
Rana Dil Nawaz
https://thelionstudios.com
November 18, 2021
A book that has been suggested in a reading list provided by an author of a similar subject book.
Is the publication delivering on its promise as expressed in the title?
It starts to explain basic notions from scratch. As such not a futile and unnecessary undertaking, but up to page 50 or so there is a lot of talk, wordy explanations and rephrasing of statements already made before.
From here onward, though, things get more real and down to earth.
The handbook reveals secrets of an expert in 'mental training' and in the wake of the discussion numerous exercises are interjected.
The author thus takes the reader on a personal journey of self-discovery and even further, namely the development of mental toughness.
The pathway to engage on is clearly described, it looks manageable, while continuous training efforts and involvements seem to be the key to success.
The book is easy to read, may be slightly more demanding though to follow the implementation of the proposed training and exercises program.
It contains a lot of valuable if not relevant and useful content to be valorized by the reader and user of the suggested self-help program steps.
Whether great results can be obtained through autodidact 'boot camp' training sessions or whether a coach, guide, or mentor is needed to follow up the trainee is another question.
Is the publication delivering on its promise as expressed in the title?
It starts to explain basic notions from scratch. As such not a futile and unnecessary undertaking, but up to page 50 or so there is a lot of talk, wordy explanations and rephrasing of statements already made before.
From here onward, though, things get more real and down to earth.
The handbook reveals secrets of an expert in 'mental training' and in the wake of the discussion numerous exercises are interjected.
The author thus takes the reader on a personal journey of self-discovery and even further, namely the development of mental toughness.
The pathway to engage on is clearly described, it looks manageable, while continuous training efforts and involvements seem to be the key to success.
The book is easy to read, may be slightly more demanding though to follow the implementation of the proposed training and exercises program.
It contains a lot of valuable if not relevant and useful content to be valorized by the reader and user of the suggested self-help program steps.
Whether great results can be obtained through autodidact 'boot camp' training sessions or whether a coach, guide, or mentor is needed to follow up the trainee is another question.
September 21, 2023
Meh. Like every other self-help book with generic examples.
Takeaways:
- mentally tough folks don’t let uncertainty deter them. They know plans might fail, and goals may not be met – and they act anyway.
- no one is born tough
- developing mental toughness also means confronting the habits that undermine it
- consider the difference between resilience and mental toughness
- A simple exercise that you can do regularly to help identify this inner critic is taking a moment to write down ten examples of your inner negativity from the past week. A simple exercise that you can do regularly to help identify this inner critic is taking a moment to write down ten examples of your inner negativity from the past week.
Quotes:
- “Rather than perceiving the former as “bad” and the latter as “good,” we should recognize both as feedback.”
- “Mentally tough people achieve it by purposefully investigating their psyches and developing compensatory strategies that help them deal with adversity.”
- “First, whining and complaining about unfavorable conditions does nothing to resolve them.”
Takeaways:
- mentally tough folks don’t let uncertainty deter them. They know plans might fail, and goals may not be met – and they act anyway.
- no one is born tough
- developing mental toughness also means confronting the habits that undermine it
- consider the difference between resilience and mental toughness
- A simple exercise that you can do regularly to help identify this inner critic is taking a moment to write down ten examples of your inner negativity from the past week. A simple exercise that you can do regularly to help identify this inner critic is taking a moment to write down ten examples of your inner negativity from the past week.
Quotes:
- “Rather than perceiving the former as “bad” and the latter as “good,” we should recognize both as feedback.”
- “Mentally tough people achieve it by purposefully investigating their psyches and developing compensatory strategies that help them deal with adversity.”
- “First, whining and complaining about unfavorable conditions does nothing to resolve them.”
September 29, 2024
Skaitant tokias knygas, pagalvoji, kad galėtum ir pats kokią labai nušviečiančią knygą parašyti. Buvau skeptiškai nusiteikus prieš pradedant skaityti, bet vis slapčia vyliausi, o gal išlįs koks kabliukas ir pasakysiu vis dėl to buvo verta paskaityti, bet bet bet… Prieš keletą metų, kai dar nebuvo taip populiaru tokio pobūdžio knygos iš tikro dar buvo galima rasti tikrai neblogų knygų paskaityti, kuriose buvo ir nenuvalkiotų patarimų, ir aplamai dėl ko galėtum susimąstyti. O dabar atrodo rašo vos ne kas antras apie saviugda, proto gabumus, sėkmės ir laimės receptus, visi tapo gyvenimo kelio vedliais. Todėl, dabar vis rečiau skaitau tokias knygas, nes prirašyta tiek š*dinų knygų, kurios tiesiog švaisto laiką. O aplamai šioje knygoje, tiek kiek autorius paminėjo psichologinis tvirtumas, tikriausiai tai sudarytų pusę knygos, o kita pusė pilstymas iš tuščio į kiaurą. Kažkokie pažadai, kažką išmokyti, atverti akis ir padėti susiprasti bet taip nieko konkretaus ir nepasakant. Blogai, labai blogai.
June 8, 2021
I'll acknowledge that this book isn't massively groundbreaking, but it is a good handbook for overcoming challenges, handling stress, and dealing with boredom. Certainly faster than finding all of these tips via online research.
While the author's stated intent is to cut out theory and focus on practice (which is achieved), I would have appreciated further reading recommendations and some citations. There are a few, but not enough to give an implication of well-rounded research which in my opinion is rather critical to the authenticity of a self-help book: I'd like to know that the techniques described here have some backing behind them.
Nevertheless, a worthwhile read particularly considering the short length of the book. The exercises are somewhat overly introspective. Contrary to the author's suggestions I'd recommend doing the first few, and leaving the rest. Otherwise the book can descend from introspection into self-castigation.
While the author's stated intent is to cut out theory and focus on practice (which is achieved), I would have appreciated further reading recommendations and some citations. There are a few, but not enough to give an implication of well-rounded research which in my opinion is rather critical to the authenticity of a self-help book: I'd like to know that the techniques described here have some backing behind them.
Nevertheless, a worthwhile read particularly considering the short length of the book. The exercises are somewhat overly introspective. Contrary to the author's suggestions I'd recommend doing the first few, and leaving the rest. Otherwise the book can descend from introspection into self-castigation.
September 7, 2021
I enjoyed it a lot!
Great book, with many practical examples. Well-structured and digestible. I can recommend it a lot! It gave me a number of ideas for positive self-talk and for working in a mentally challenging environment.
Great book, with many practical examples. Well-structured and digestible. I can recommend it a lot! It gave me a number of ideas for positive self-talk and for working in a mentally challenging environment.
January 20, 2022
Very good
I bought it by mistake... but I don't regret it. It's a short book and easy to read. Please read, one chapter a day. Give it time to process. It will change everything, little by little and don't forget to do the exercises. Yes, it has some and they are very good for you.
I bought it by mistake... but I don't regret it. It's a short book and easy to read. Please read, one chapter a day. Give it time to process. It will change everything, little by little and don't forget to do the exercises. Yes, it has some and they are very good for you.
January 12, 2023
I really liked this book! Usually, I would not read this kind of book or be able to really get and understand this kind of book. But this book really helped me and I got into some different habits. This book goes over good and bad habits to have. It goes over exercises that help you. It also helps define good and bad qualities and what it means to be mentally tough. This helped me a lot with not just sports but life in general. I really got invested in this book and I loved reading it. This book was short and got to the point, it didn't waste any time. I liked that about this book because it was easy to read and helped me understand. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes self-help books our anyone who is struggling with mental health.
April 9, 2022
Good book for beginners but average book for someone who has already read deeper and more meaningful books.
The book is basically a set of instructions to follow and I think there are so many instructions without the author telling about his experiences on implementing those instructions that it loses meaning.
Last 15% of the book is only worth reading.
The book is basically a set of instructions to follow and I think there are so many instructions without the author telling about his experiences on implementing those instructions that it loses meaning.
Last 15% of the book is only worth reading.
September 21, 2023
"The Mental Toughness Handbook" by Damon Zahariades explores the concept of mental toughness and provides practical guidance on how to develop it in various aspects of life. Mental toughness involves how we handle stress, manage emotions, exhibit resilience, and persevere through difficulties. Here are some key takeaways from the book:
1. Mental Toughness Defined: Mental toughness is the ability to maintain a positive mindset even in the face of adversity. It involves bouncing back from challenges, managing emotions effectively, and staying determined and resilient.
2. Seven Habits of Mentally Tough People: Mentally tough individuals tend to exhibit seven common habits:
- Recognize their limited ability to control everything.
- Adapt and remain flexible in the face of change.
- Possess self-awareness, understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
- Embrace uncertainty and take action despite potential failures.
- View disappointments as opportunities for improvement.
- Master negative emotions and practice emotional intelligence.
- Maintain practical optimism, focusing on hope rather than dwelling on negativity.
3. Enemies of Mental Toughness: Several factors can undermine mental toughness, including:
- Self-pity: Dwelling on problems and focusing on self-victimization.
- Self-doubt: Inaction resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
- Inner critic: Negative self-talk and harsh self-judgment.
- Fear: Amplifying uncertainty and turning challenges into catastrophes.
- Laziness: Procrastination and a lack of dedication.
- Perfectionism: Pursuit of unattainable perfection, leading to inaction.
- Emotional instability: Letting emotions run unchecked and affect judgment.
- Self-limiting beliefs: Beliefs that undermine self-confidence and potential.
4. Building Resilience: Resilience involves bouncing back from difficulties, while mental toughness encompasses maintaining a positive attitude. To build resilience, one must master emotions, practice emotional intelligence, and embrace self-awareness.
5. Quieting the Inner Critic: The inner critic can paralyze action and reduce mental toughness. Silencing this voice involves recognizing and disputing negative thoughts with rational responses. Regularly challenging negative self-talk can lead to a more positive mindset.
6. Mental Toughness Training - Navy SEALs Way: Navy SEALs practice mental toughness by mastering fear and regulating emotions. Techniques include positive self-talk, visualization, anticipation of potential problems, segmenting big goals into small milestones, and continuous practice.
7. Cultivating Mental Toughness: Cultivating mental toughness requires daily practice and the use of tested methods to overcome negativity. By mastering emotions, silencing inner critics, and adapting to adversity, individuals can develop a resilient and positive mindset.
Overall, "The Mental Toughness Handbook" provides valuable insights and practical strategies for enhancing mental toughness in various aspects of life. It emphasizes the importance of mastering emotions, countering negativity, and persistently practicing mental resilience.
1. Mental Toughness Defined: Mental toughness is the ability to maintain a positive mindset even in the face of adversity. It involves bouncing back from challenges, managing emotions effectively, and staying determined and resilient.
2. Seven Habits of Mentally Tough People: Mentally tough individuals tend to exhibit seven common habits:
- Recognize their limited ability to control everything.
- Adapt and remain flexible in the face of change.
- Possess self-awareness, understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
- Embrace uncertainty and take action despite potential failures.
- View disappointments as opportunities for improvement.
- Master negative emotions and practice emotional intelligence.
- Maintain practical optimism, focusing on hope rather than dwelling on negativity.
3. Enemies of Mental Toughness: Several factors can undermine mental toughness, including:
- Self-pity: Dwelling on problems and focusing on self-victimization.
- Self-doubt: Inaction resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
- Inner critic: Negative self-talk and harsh self-judgment.
- Fear: Amplifying uncertainty and turning challenges into catastrophes.
- Laziness: Procrastination and a lack of dedication.
- Perfectionism: Pursuit of unattainable perfection, leading to inaction.
- Emotional instability: Letting emotions run unchecked and affect judgment.
- Self-limiting beliefs: Beliefs that undermine self-confidence and potential.
4. Building Resilience: Resilience involves bouncing back from difficulties, while mental toughness encompasses maintaining a positive attitude. To build resilience, one must master emotions, practice emotional intelligence, and embrace self-awareness.
5. Quieting the Inner Critic: The inner critic can paralyze action and reduce mental toughness. Silencing this voice involves recognizing and disputing negative thoughts with rational responses. Regularly challenging negative self-talk can lead to a more positive mindset.
6. Mental Toughness Training - Navy SEALs Way: Navy SEALs practice mental toughness by mastering fear and regulating emotions. Techniques include positive self-talk, visualization, anticipation of potential problems, segmenting big goals into small milestones, and continuous practice.
7. Cultivating Mental Toughness: Cultivating mental toughness requires daily practice and the use of tested methods to overcome negativity. By mastering emotions, silencing inner critics, and adapting to adversity, individuals can develop a resilient and positive mindset.
Overall, "The Mental Toughness Handbook" provides valuable insights and practical strategies for enhancing mental toughness in various aspects of life. It emphasizes the importance of mastering emotions, countering negativity, and persistently practicing mental resilience.
January 16, 2022
It took me a lot of mental toughness to finish this incredibly banal book and avoid surrendering to the temptation of closing it forever after the first couple of chapters.
Spoiler alert, if you're at the start of it and wondering if it gets any better, it doesn't.
It's such a basic repetition of the same language, sometimes sentences are practically copy-pasted over and over again just for what it seems a lack of vocabulary more than anything else.
The only upside that deserves a couple stars is the quote and mention of Michael Jordan, I give him that.
Spoiler alert, if you're at the start of it and wondering if it gets any better, it doesn't.
It's such a basic repetition of the same language, sometimes sentences are practically copy-pasted over and over again just for what it seems a lack of vocabulary more than anything else.
The only upside that deserves a couple stars is the quote and mention of Michael Jordan, I give him that.
October 8, 2021
This book is kind of a 101 orientation to this particular aspect of stoicism, even down to the suggested exercises of negative visualization. Not the best book on the subject, but definitely a good place to start if you haven't already checked out the works of Ryan Holiday among others.
May 29, 2020
So glad to have read this excellent self-help book. The doesn't spend a lot of time on theory nor anecdotes. There are practical application s. Cool to see th book has high ratings.
March 25, 2024
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Success is synonymous with mental fortitude. Whether it’s an athlete, a corporate executive, a teacher, a parent, a student, an entrepreneur, or a writer, the truth remains the same for all. Prolonged excellence is invariably accompanied by mental resilience. Facing challenges that threaten to derail our aspirations requires mental strength. It matters little where you stand in life or what struggles you currently face; mental resilience equips you to overcome obstacles and achieve success on a grand scale. Your mindset should exert a powerful influence. Mastering your mental strength and power ensures success at every step. It provides the necessary tools, structured planning, and training to remain steadfast during adversities. A practical book that empowers you to develop your spiritual and mental strength, paving the way for climbing the ladder of success.
Damon can take an expansive subject, research it well, and distil the data into exactly what the peruser needs. To apply the tips and experiences, he incorporates practices for the peruser to apply what is being instructed. The activities are perfect, yet I felt like this was a sluggish reiterating of a lot of different books and materials from other self-improvement.
The book is great and loaded with guides to direct you in being intellectually extreme before life upsets and margin time. Assuming you battle to arrive at your objectives and keep up with your ideal degree of achievement, or maybe feel deterred, discouraged or irate, realize that you can advance your conditions and shift your mentality. The book can plunge from thoughtfulness into self-reprimand.
Success is synonymous with mental fortitude. Whether it’s an athlete, a corporate executive, a teacher, a parent, a student, an entrepreneur, or a writer, the truth remains the same for all. Prolonged excellence is invariably accompanied by mental resilience. Facing challenges that threaten to derail our aspirations requires mental strength. It matters little where you stand in life or what struggles you currently face; mental resilience equips you to overcome obstacles and achieve success on a grand scale. Your mindset should exert a powerful influence. Mastering your mental strength and power ensures success at every step. It provides the necessary tools, structured planning, and training to remain steadfast during adversities. A practical book that empowers you to develop your spiritual and mental strength, paving the way for climbing the ladder of success.
Damon can take an expansive subject, research it well, and distil the data into exactly what the peruser needs. To apply the tips and experiences, he incorporates practices for the peruser to apply what is being instructed. The activities are perfect, yet I felt like this was a sluggish reiterating of a lot of different books and materials from other self-improvement.
The book is great and loaded with guides to direct you in being intellectually extreme before life upsets and margin time. Assuming you battle to arrive at your objectives and keep up with your ideal degree of achievement, or maybe feel deterred, discouraged or irate, realize that you can advance your conditions and shift your mentality. The book can plunge from thoughtfulness into self-reprimand.
May 26, 2024
"Mental Toughness Handbook" by Damon Zahariades is a helpful book for strengthening your mind and facing life's challenges. Zahariades explains what mental toughness is and how it's different from grit. He talks about seven traits that mentally tough people have. The book also talks about the importance of controlling your emotions, being self-aware, and having good habits every day to build resilience. Zahariades shares lessons from Navy SEAL training and includes 18 exercises to help you practice what you learn.
This book is useful for anyone who wants to develop the mental strength to deal with tough situations and feel more confident in life. Damon Zahariades is known for his advice on productivity and mindset. In this book, he gives practical tips and shares his own experiences to help readers improve their mental toughness, focus, and productivity. Whether you're an athlete, a professional, a teacher, or a business owner, this book can help you overcome challenges and succeed.
"Mental Toughness Handbook" is easy to understand and has lots of helpful advice. It's not just a one-time read – it's a book you can keep coming back to for guidance and inspiration. Zahariades has done a great job of putting together useful tips and exercises to help readers become mentally tough. However, some parts of the book might feel repetitive or like ideas you've heard before from other self-help books.
Overall, "Mental Toughness Handbook" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their mental toughness and deal with life's ups and downs more effectively. If you struggle with reaching your goals or staying positive when things get tough, this book can help you change your mindset and improve your situation. Just keep in mind that while the book has many helpful guides, it can sometimes feel like it's repeating ideas from other self-improvement books.
This book is useful for anyone who wants to develop the mental strength to deal with tough situations and feel more confident in life. Damon Zahariades is known for his advice on productivity and mindset. In this book, he gives practical tips and shares his own experiences to help readers improve their mental toughness, focus, and productivity. Whether you're an athlete, a professional, a teacher, or a business owner, this book can help you overcome challenges and succeed.
"Mental Toughness Handbook" is easy to understand and has lots of helpful advice. It's not just a one-time read – it's a book you can keep coming back to for guidance and inspiration. Zahariades has done a great job of putting together useful tips and exercises to help readers become mentally tough. However, some parts of the book might feel repetitive or like ideas you've heard before from other self-help books.
Overall, "Mental Toughness Handbook" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their mental toughness and deal with life's ups and downs more effectively. If you struggle with reaching your goals or staying positive when things get tough, this book can help you change your mindset and improve your situation. Just keep in mind that while the book has many helpful guides, it can sometimes feel like it's repeating ideas from other self-improvement books.
February 8, 2023
Summary
A decent book on how to obtain and maintain mental toughness. The book starts by explaining what it is, its fundamental blocks, and what it consists of. Then proceed to explain how you can obtain each one of those building blocks, making examples of real-life situations that might occur, or that the author himself experienced. The book contains a lot of exercises that the author suggests you complete *while* reading the book. Those exercises will help you stimulate the growth and development of your mental toughness. It’s pretty easy to read, almost like a small children's book you can read in a few hours - but the presence of the exercises makes it harder to read the entirety of it in one go.
My evaluation
What did I like the most?
All the examples and explanations that the author provides really help you spot some patterns that go against mental toughness. It becomes clearer and clearer the more you read the book that daily habits and misconceptions that every one of us has gone against our own well-being and mental toughness.
What didn’t I like?
Some of the exercises have to be done before going forward in the reading experience, and that might require you to stop reading - as it happened to me since I was reading the book while riding a stationary bike - in order to go back to the exercises later on, complete it, and resume the reading of the book.
What would I have done differently?
Nothing really, the book is really well formatted, and even the presence of the “required” exercises is a good thing, I can imagine myself thinking: “I’ll do it later if that’s not mandatory” and then skipping it entirely. So enforcing you upon completing the exercises when you get to them was really a good thing.
A decent book on how to obtain and maintain mental toughness. The book starts by explaining what it is, its fundamental blocks, and what it consists of. Then proceed to explain how you can obtain each one of those building blocks, making examples of real-life situations that might occur, or that the author himself experienced. The book contains a lot of exercises that the author suggests you complete *while* reading the book. Those exercises will help you stimulate the growth and development of your mental toughness. It’s pretty easy to read, almost like a small children's book you can read in a few hours - but the presence of the exercises makes it harder to read the entirety of it in one go.
My evaluation
What did I like the most?
All the examples and explanations that the author provides really help you spot some patterns that go against mental toughness. It becomes clearer and clearer the more you read the book that daily habits and misconceptions that every one of us has gone against our own well-being and mental toughness.
What didn’t I like?
Some of the exercises have to be done before going forward in the reading experience, and that might require you to stop reading - as it happened to me since I was reading the book while riding a stationary bike - in order to go back to the exercises later on, complete it, and resume the reading of the book.
What would I have done differently?
Nothing really, the book is really well formatted, and even the presence of the “required” exercises is a good thing, I can imagine myself thinking: “I’ll do it later if that’s not mandatory” and then skipping it entirely. So enforcing you upon completing the exercises when you get to them was really a good thing.
February 17, 2021
What I got from it:
1. When setting any goal you need to be very clear on what you'll get out of it (ie want to run a marathon because the training will help me gain confidence in body). Then when you feel like quitting you can remind yourself of the reason you want this and how your life will benefit from it. If the end reason is no longer in line with your values it is okay to give up on the goal. However, if you still value the end reason then ask yourself 'will i regret quitting on this one day?'
2. The past is only there to help you learn and grow form it.
3. Try and constantly practice delayed gratification in all aspects of life. Teaches your mind to associate good things with patience.
4. When dealing with a large overwhelming task, segment the task but then be sure to provide mini rewards at each mini-task completion. Ie if need to finish 30 lectures, at end of each lecture give yourself a chocolate (or watch a youtube video).
To become very good at something requires repetition. When we learn something new it's very exciting, but if we do the same thing over and over it can get boring. It's okay for repetitive tasks to be boring. Try and still give yourself intermittent rewards for completing repetitions.
1. When setting any goal you need to be very clear on what you'll get out of it (ie want to run a marathon because the training will help me gain confidence in body). Then when you feel like quitting you can remind yourself of the reason you want this and how your life will benefit from it. If the end reason is no longer in line with your values it is okay to give up on the goal. However, if you still value the end reason then ask yourself 'will i regret quitting on this one day?'
2. The past is only there to help you learn and grow form it.
3. Try and constantly practice delayed gratification in all aspects of life. Teaches your mind to associate good things with patience.
4. When dealing with a large overwhelming task, segment the task but then be sure to provide mini rewards at each mini-task completion. Ie if need to finish 30 lectures, at end of each lecture give yourself a chocolate (or watch a youtube video).
To become very good at something requires repetition. When we learn something new it's very exciting, but if we do the same thing over and over it can get boring. It's okay for repetitive tasks to be boring. Try and still give yourself intermittent rewards for completing repetitions.
January 26, 2022
This is an invaluable book about improving your mental toughness so you’re better equipped to deal with life’s setbacks and misfortunes and respond in a positive way. It achieves this by going through the psychological issues and mind sets that often derail us, or lead to anxiety, feelings of failure and defeat. There are exercises to help you determine where you are. They also show you how to respond positively.
The book is practical, written in an easy to understand style and makes a lot of sense. There were approaches and attitudes I can remember having and using in the past. But like a muscle that’s not used, mental toughness can decline unless you regularly use it. While much of it is common sense, the author does get beneath the bonnet to explain some of the negative impacts that are not always obvious. I lost count of how many times I found myself nodding at some of the patterns I’d fallen into.
Whether you struggle with setbacks, failure and dealing with the curve balls life can throw your way, there’s plenty in this book for everyone. Take what you need, understand the principles and follow the advice. Most of it is simple and straightforward. Best of all, you become more positive the moment you start reading.
The book is practical, written in an easy to understand style and makes a lot of sense. There were approaches and attitudes I can remember having and using in the past. But like a muscle that’s not used, mental toughness can decline unless you regularly use it. While much of it is common sense, the author does get beneath the bonnet to explain some of the negative impacts that are not always obvious. I lost count of how many times I found myself nodding at some of the patterns I’d fallen into.
Whether you struggle with setbacks, failure and dealing with the curve balls life can throw your way, there’s plenty in this book for everyone. Take what you need, understand the principles and follow the advice. Most of it is simple and straightforward. Best of all, you become more positive the moment you start reading.
June 14, 2022
Three quite generous stars for this self-help effort from an author who has written several other “quick read” how-to guides in a similar vein to this.
I acquired this book during a period in which I was grasping at pretty much anything that promised it would help me save myself from a pretty dire situation I was in. There was little I could do about the situation itself but this book promised to help me build resilience and mental strength where I felt so lost and lacking, so I bought it impulsively, my purchase fuelled by hope and desperation.
Meh. A lot of the advice in here is quite generic and obvious. There’s a lot of “think yourself tough” rhetoric which seems to be based on popular CBT methods, and while there are relevant (mostly written) exercises at the end of each very short chapter, they’re of limited use in actually helping you to proactively apply the points made to your everyday life.
You likely won’t walk away from the book feeling like you can take on the world but if you’re in need of some basic reminders on how to approach overcoming everyday obstacles and some pointers on developing your emotional intelligence, you could probably do worse.
I acquired this book during a period in which I was grasping at pretty much anything that promised it would help me save myself from a pretty dire situation I was in. There was little I could do about the situation itself but this book promised to help me build resilience and mental strength where I felt so lost and lacking, so I bought it impulsively, my purchase fuelled by hope and desperation.
Meh. A lot of the advice in here is quite generic and obvious. There’s a lot of “think yourself tough” rhetoric which seems to be based on popular CBT methods, and while there are relevant (mostly written) exercises at the end of each very short chapter, they’re of limited use in actually helping you to proactively apply the points made to your everyday life.
You likely won’t walk away from the book feeling like you can take on the world but if you’re in need of some basic reminders on how to approach overcoming everyday obstacles and some pointers on developing your emotional intelligence, you could probably do worse.
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December 18, 2023n The Mental Toughness Handbook, Damon Zahariades provides a step-by-step guide to building mental fortitude and resilience so you can confront challenges and navigate adversity. Mental toughness is a state of mind that you learn and earn through hard work, persistence, and patience. You build it by controlling negative emotions, cultivating your self-confidence, and reframing failures and setbacks as opportunities.
Damon Zahariades is a productivity expert and owner of ArtOfProductivity.com, where he explores time management strategies, reviews productivity apps, and teaches people how to create habits to get more done and enjoy their free time. He has also authored other books on these topics, including The Time Management Solution and The Art of Letting Go.
This guide is broken into two parts. In Part 1, we’ll examine what mental toughness is and some of its key benefits. In Part 2 we’ll discuss how to cultivate mental toughness. We’ll also contextualize, compare, and contrast Zahariades’s work with that of mindfulness, mental health, and other experts.
Damon Zahariades is a productivity expert and owner of ArtOfProductivity.com, where he explores time management strategies, reviews productivity apps, and teaches people how to create habits to get more done and enjoy their free time. He has also authored other books on these topics, including The Time Management Solution and The Art of Letting Go.
This guide is broken into two parts. In Part 1, we’ll examine what mental toughness is and some of its key benefits. In Part 2 we’ll discuss how to cultivate mental toughness. We’ll also contextualize, compare, and contrast Zahariades’s work with that of mindfulness, mental health, and other experts.
March 13, 2024
“मन के जीते जीत है, मन के हारे हार” ये मुहावरा हम सभी ने कभी न कभी ज़रूर सुनी है। ख़ासकर तब जब हम जीवन के किसी पड़ाव पर अपने लक्ष्य को लेकर परेशान होते हैं। या किसी को उदास दिखते हैं। तब हमारे आसपास का साथी या परिवार के सदस्य हमारे मनोबल को बढ़ाने के लिए इस मुहावरे का प्रयोग करता है।
लेकिन क्या हमेशा ऐसा होता है कि कोई आपके साथ हो और आपका मनोबल बढ़ाए? इसके आगे बढ़कर सवाल ये होता है कि हमारा मन हारने की प्रवृत्ति ही क्यों रखे? जिस मन की के जीतने और हारने की बात हम सभी करते हैं। उसी मन के दृढ़ता यानी की mental toughness के बारे में लिखी गई ये क़िताब इसके अलग-अलग पहलुओं की बात करती है।
“Mental toughness Handbook” सेल्फ हेल्प के लिए बहुत ही शानदार क़िताब है। डेमन जहरिएड्स में 133 पन्नों की ये हैंडसबुक तीन भागों के 28 अध्यायों में अपने जीवन में लिए अनुभवों और दुनिया भर में लिए गए प्रयोगों का अनूठा संग्रह है।
मानसिक दृढ़ता के मूल सिद्धांतों से लेकर इसे विकसित करने और अपने जीवन के लक्ष्यों को पाने तक की यात्रा इस हैंडबुक में मौजूद है। लेखक ने मानसिक दृढ़ता की परिभाषा के साथ साथ इससे जुड़े मानसिक लचीलापन, धैर्य, प्रेरणा, दृढ़ संकल्प, बोरियत, उदासी आदि का विश्लेषण किया है।
लेकिन क्या हमेशा ऐसा होता है कि कोई आपके साथ हो और आपका मनोबल बढ़ाए? इसके आगे बढ़कर सवाल ये होता है कि हमारा मन हारने की प्रवृत्ति ही क्यों रखे? जिस मन की के जीतने और हारने की बात हम सभी करते हैं। उसी मन के दृढ़ता यानी की mental toughness के बारे में लिखी गई ये क़िताब इसके अलग-अलग पहलुओं की बात करती है।
“Mental toughness Handbook” सेल्फ हेल्प के लिए बहुत ही शानदार क़िताब है। डेमन जहरिएड्स में 133 पन्नों की ये हैंडसबुक तीन भागों के 28 अध्यायों में अपने जीवन में लिए अनुभवों और दुनिया भर में लिए गए प्रयोगों का अनूठा संग्रह है।
मानसिक दृढ़ता के मूल सिद्धांतों से लेकर इसे विकसित करने और अपने जीवन के लक्ष्यों को पाने तक की यात्रा इस हैंडबुक में मौजूद है। लेखक ने मानसिक दृढ़ता की परिभाषा के साथ साथ इससे जुड़े मानसिक लचीलापन, धैर्य, प्रेरणा, दृढ़ संकल्प, बोरियत, उदासी आदि का विश्लेषण किया है।
February 13, 2022
I don't think this achieved what it promised on the tin. I'd say this book was more about what attributes make someone mentally tough, rather than specifically how to be mentally tough.
The average chapter tells you about an aspect of mental toughness and why it's important. And these make sense. But then the accompanying exercise, and it's the exercises that the book says will help you achieve your goal, typically just ask you to think about a time you didn't use that chapter's attribute and then think about how things would have been better if you had.
For example, we all know we shouldn't give in to instant gratification but the book's advice to stop doing this is to think about how things would be better if you didn't give in. Well... Duh, we all know that but it doesn't make it easier otherwise no one would smoke and McDonalds would cease to exist.
If you want to be mentally tough then read a book on Stoicism. There you will find real day to day advice.
The average chapter tells you about an aspect of mental toughness and why it's important. And these make sense. But then the accompanying exercise, and it's the exercises that the book says will help you achieve your goal, typically just ask you to think about a time you didn't use that chapter's attribute and then think about how things would have been better if you had.
For example, we all know we shouldn't give in to instant gratification but the book's advice to stop doing this is to think about how things would be better if you didn't give in. Well... Duh, we all know that but it doesn't make it easier otherwise no one would smoke and McDonalds would cease to exist.
If you want to be mentally tough then read a book on Stoicism. There you will find real day to day advice.
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