Developing Resilience

Going to prison presents many challenges. However, if a person doesn’t use time productively, more challenges surface when they get out. Complications follow, such as unemployment, underemployment, or even homelessness. People who don’t prepare may also face further difficulties with the law, as recidivism rates show.

As a US Navy Submariner, marathon runner, mountaineer, and cyclist, Jackson Sherry was certain his strength and tenacity were the epitome of resilience. He faced the true test when a near-fatal accident hospitalized him for five months, which ultimately left him paralyzed from the collar bones down. Through trial, error, and sheer perseverance, Jackson rebuilt his life entirely. From taking his first unassisted breath to completing two triathlons using only his arms, Jackson has overcome unimaginable struggles.

In his inspiring new book, Leading from Your Core, Obi Abuchi, sets out a compelling path to becoming a purposeful, courageous, and resilient leader. For more than two decades, Obi has been fascinated by the difference that transformational leaders make to those around them. He’s discovered that the most inspiring leaders have learnt the secret of effective influence - it begins with mastering one's self and channelling one’s ego in the service of others. This isn't a book for glory seekers, but for change makers.

Discover the power of true freedom in Let Go 'N Live, a transformative guide that helps you release stress, embrace forgiveness, and find lasting peace within yourself. Blending insights from mindfulness, psychology, and timeless spiritual wisdom, this book provides a step-by-step approach to letting go of what holds you back, learning to live fully in the present moment, and surrendering to life’s natural flow.

Mastering Mental Toughness will hold your hand and lead you to the land of immense possibilities by strengthening your mental and emotional stamina, changing your belief system, and by equipping you with all the mental training tools necessary to build grit, stay committed, and reach your goals.

Too Stupid to Fail is an examination of the effects self-consciousness, doubt, and anxiety have on one’s ability to succeed and achieve their goals. By challenging and eventually overcoming these barriers, one will gain a renewed self-confidence, leading to success in both personal and professional settings. Too Stupid to Fail is the completion of many years exploring the power and limits of human potential. A common narrative encourages people to work hard and go to school as a launching pad for success.

"Let Go 'N Live: A Path to Inner Freedom and Authentic Living" is your comprehensive guide to cultivating a life of purpose, peace, and genuine fulfillment. In a world that often feels chaotic and demanding, this book offers practical wisdom, actionable strategies, and transformative exercises to help you reclaim your inner balance and align with your truest self. Dive into chapters that guide you through the essentials of mindful living, personal growth, emotional resilience, and finding balance across all areas of life.

Martin Seligman, considered the father of positive psychology, has likened resilience to clearing the weeds from a rose garden, which can reach its potential only if the weeds are kept in check. Human beings face "weeds" of their own: layoffs, health issues, stock-market crashes, threats of terrorism, and natural disasters are all too common. Americans are busier, more stressed, and more anxious and depressed than they were during the Great Depression.

If we look at the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, we will certainly notice passion, creativity, resourcefulness, resilience, leadership and ethics. These people focus on the solutions and create NEW RULES for NEW REALITIES they face. Reading their stories is really inspiring, especially at a time we need to stay positive. Dr. Tom Murad says: “I really hope that the readers of this exciting book will find the spirit behind it and learn from other successful people’s experiences how to be successful. And if they already are successful, this will be another opportunity to ...

Punit Dhillon was nine when he almost drowned in a swimming pool. Twenty years later, he became a competitive swimmer and completed his first of several Ironman Triathlons. Punit lives by the philosophy of using adversity as fuel to exceed all expectations. In Catapult, he gives you an insider’s look at the lessons we learn by turning obstacles into opportunities. Taking you through his years of global business experience, Punit shares ten principles for a purpose-driven life and career, linking together the athletic strengths that will help you succeed in the business world.

Wish you could make fear your friend, develop boundless courage, and do it all in a way that elevates your state of mind? Searching for a way to build granite mental toughness that you can turn to no matter what happens in life? To turn on your internal switch you need to embrace a new way of thinking. The problem is how do you change the entire way your brain and mind work when everything else in life still keeps coming at you?

What's the secret of a great comeback? And how do we boost our mental fitness to succeed in sport and life? The Comeback Quotient provides inspiration and practical advice on building mental endurance and physical stamina. When bestselling sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald went through a coronavirus-George Floyd double whammy, he realized that nobody can escape setbacks in life so we all need to be able to pull off a comeback. In training for his first triathlon since 2009 and overcoming chronic injury, Matt Fitzgerald puts his ultrarealist mental fitness training to the test.

Resiliently Happy: A Guide to Building Resilience and Finding Happiness is an evidence-based guide to psychological resilience and wellbeing. In this book, listeners will learn practical strategies to build resilience and overcome life's challenges. From developing a positive mindset to establishing healthy habits and relationships, this book provides a roadmap to help you cultivate happiness and create a fulfilling life.

At 10, we know how girls are pigeonholing themselves into what they think they should be. Whether they see themselves as academic or not, whether they are interested in boys, puberty is a reality, friendship fights are underway and the influence of social media is impacting. With heightened pressure from what they see in the media, in movies and on TV, our girls are leaving childhood behind well before they hit their teens. Not surprisingly, emotions can be heightened and relationships can be fraught.

Alfe came to the US as a bilingual Spanish immigrant looking to make something out of himself and increase his self-worth. Having gone through emotional turmoil and the instability of growing up in a broken household, he strives to take control of his life. In doing so, he learns—through a lot of trial and error—an abundance of hardships and difficulties, what life truly has to offer, and the fundamentals of living life to the fullest.

Don't Give Up, will touch your heart, and give you a reason to ignite your faith while trusting in the God who never fails. The biblical lessons, personal testimony, and words of hope in this book are a testament to God's faithfulness, overcoming power, grace, and love.

Today’s media is replete with stories about major entrepreneurial successes, IPOs (initial public offerings), mergers, and acquisitions. Reporters and audience alike have also been captivated by the stories of entrepreneurial failures, downfalls, and massive exits. Think Travis Kalanick, Elizabeth Holmes, and Doug Evans. However, entrepreneurship is rarely linear, and a lot happens between the headlines and reality. Entrepreneurship is a cycle of failures and recoveries - hopefully, with more successes than not.

Therapists are struggling to carve out a fulfilling, profitable niche, an event that has left many discouraged and even disheartened. In Cash Therapy Practice, Paul Potter, PT, looks at the private practice model and turns it on its head. Most therapists follow the cash-based model not for the money, but for patient connection, something that is decidedly lacking in modern healthcare. Potter diligently outlines in this manifesto how every therapist can benefit from the advantages of a cash-based practice.

Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler shows mothers how to handle the modern challenges of parenting teenage girls, drawing upon dozens of interviews with teenagers and their mothers, decades of clinical experience, and her own experience raising a daughter. With clear, practical advice, she provides insights and strategies for how you can better understand your daughter and what she's going through, maintain a close and loving relationship with her, keep her safe, and help her become a resilient, capable, confident, and healthy young woman.

Unstoppable: Unlock Your True Potential and Achieve Lasting Success by James Valor is a powerful guide that will transform the way you approach personal growth and success. Drawing from his own journey of rising above poverty to become the owner and rector of a prestigious university, James shares proven strategies for mastering your mindset, developing emotional resilience, and unlocking the limitless potential within you. This book offers practical tools and actionable insights to help you: Overcome self-doubt and build unshakeable confidence. Set and achieve meaningful, powerful goals ...