How Resilience Works
What essential characteristics do resilient people have in common?
Author(s): Diane Coutu
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Date of publication: 2002
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Summary
Why do some people bounce back from incredible hardship, while others crumble? What explains their ability to resist and rebound despite extreme pain and pressure? Based on psychological research and the testimonials of people who have gone through such experiences, the author distinguishes three essential characteristics: a lucid acceptance of reality, a will to give meaning to things and a great ability to improvise on the spur of the moment. She describes these three dimensions in detail while emphasizing their equal importance.
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