Ryan Hanley dives into 6 easy-to-adopt habits for building resilience, inspired by research, real-world experience, and stories of top performers. These habits are designed to help you push through challenges, reduce stress, and improve mental and physical strength. Whether it’s practicing optimism, embracing the power of “yet,” or learning how to recover instead of quitting, this episode offers actionable insights to help you become more resilient in every aspect of life.

🎯 Takeaways:

• Optimism is a game-changer: Focus on what you can control to build a positive and resilient mindset.


• Micro-gratitude rewires your brain: Simple gratitude practices reduce stress and improve your outlook.


• Physical strength fuels mental strength: Small physical activities can instantly improve your mood and energy.

💬 Sound Bites:

• "What if I told you that building resilience doesn’t require years of struggle or endless self-discipline?"


• "It is very difficult to have fear for tomorrow when you're grateful for today."


• "Resilience is a skill, not a superpower. You build it, you cultivate it."

📖 Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Resilience in Modern Life

02:33 - Habit 1: Optimism – Controlling Your Focus

05:07 - Habit 2: Micro-Gratitude – Small Practices, Big Impact

08:27 - Habit 3: Physical Strength for Mental Strength

12:09 - Habit 4: The Power of Yet – Reframing Challenges

14:33 - Habit 5: Resilient Networks – Contagious Support Systems

15:53 - Habit 6: Learn to Rest, Not Quit – The Importance of Recovery

18:21 - The Story of Anthony Robles: A Resilience Icon

20:52 - Final Thoughts: Resilience Is a Skill

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