The Essentials of Resilience

Most of us have heard the phrase “resilience is key”, and often associate it with physical endurance or success in business. But what exactly does this concept mean, and more importantly, how can we become resilient? The answers to both questions lie deep within a study that has been running for 75 years – the Harvard Grant Study. This amazing project was initiated by Harvard University to track and trace the life journeys of 268 male students from their lives as collegians up until death. By closely observing these men during all stages of their lives, researchers were able to draw some interesting conclusions about resilience. In this episode, I discuss the five most mature, healthy defense mechanisms associated with higher life satisfaction. For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com This episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTIVATED Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings: Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community. Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠. Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential. Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program⁠. Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content. Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success. Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter YouTube Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)! Music by: Blaize Trulson Produced by Legacy Divisions. Past guests on The Motivated Mind include ⁠Chris Voss⁠, ⁠Captain Sandy⁠, ⁠Dr. Chris Palmer⁠, ⁠Joey Thurman⁠, ⁠Jason Harris⁠, ⁠Koshin Paley Ellison⁠, ⁠Rudy Mawer⁠, ⁠Molly Fletcher⁠, ⁠Kristen Butler⁠, ⁠Hasard Lee⁠, ⁠Natasha Graziano⁠, and ⁠Alan Stein, Jr.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices