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Learning Resilience the Japanese Way

Akash Chinnaiah • 2 HN points • 15 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Resilience Growth Personal Development
  1. Japanese resilience stems from facing adversities like earthquakes and wars and focusing on rebuilding swiftly, making them stronger.
  2. Challenges are opportunities for growth - facing setbacks can build resilience and character.
  3. Personal experience of handling failure teaches the invaluable skill of bouncing back stronger, surpassing mere monetary gains.
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The Regenerative Toolkit

Save Our Happy Place • 3 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Climate Resilience Community Personal Growth
  1. The Regenerative Toolkit workshop focuses on building personal and community resilience through practices like mindset, narrative, and community participation.
  2. Join the workshop during NYC Climate Week to gain skills for regenerative living and reconnect with your purpose in the climate movement.
  3. The Intuitive Body retreat offers mindful eating, embodied movement, and ecotherapy to de-condition cultural beliefs and explore personal transformation.

The Luddite's Guide to Defending Cash (Part 1)

Altered States of Monetary Consciousness • 2 HN points • 08 May 23
💰 Finance Digital Payments Resilience Privacy
  1. Cash plays a crucial role in balancing the power dynamics of digital money.
  2. The narrative of a cashless society being a 'progressive upgrade' overlooks essential aspects of financial resilience and inclusion.
  3. Digital payment systems can lead to excessive centralization, loss of autonomy, and potential privacy concerns, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between cash and digital options.

GRANTED: You’re stressed because you care—and you might be working too much

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 05 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Stress management Work-life balance Resilience Future of work
  1. Reframing stress as a challenge rather than a hindrance can improve job performance and health.
  2. Working less can help avoid burnout by promoting quality over quantity and recognizing the importance of rest for meaningful goals.
  3. Requiring college degrees in job postings can disadvantage those who acquire skills through alternative routes, particularly people of color.

GRANTED: Having more thoughtful arguments and being a more thoughtful mentee

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 04 Aug 19
🚌 Education Self-Improvement Mentorship Data interpretation Diversity Resilience
  1. Strive to be better, not the best. The competition should be with your past and future self.
  2. Data doesn't really talk, people interpret it. Question the competence and integrity of data interpreters.
  3. To be a good mentee, value mentor's time, seek clear guidance, be open to ideas and reflect on your progress.

GRANTED: Bouncing back from failure and the problem with hiring ninjas

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 06 May 17
💼 Business Professional development Company Culture Resilience Communication
  1. Character is revealed by how you treat those with less power, not how many powerful people you impress
  2. Face-to-face requests are more successful than emails; asking 6 people in person can be as effective as emailing 200
  3. Resilience after failure often comes from understanding that failures are often due to the situation, not individual shortcomings

GRANTED: Revamping the election, bouncing back from failure, and why you shouldn't be yourself

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 05 Jun 16
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Resilience Candidates Authenticity
  1. Resilience is not just about achieving things, but also about surviving and evolving as a person.
  2. Teaching children to learn from failure is more important than just having a growth mindset.
  3. Being yourself may not always be the best advice; it's more beneficial to focus on presenting yourself sincerely to others.

The 4 Goals of Stoic Courage

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Courage Acceptance Self-Reliance Resilience Contentment
  1. Stoic courage involves accepting the current situation, focusing on what can be changed, and reframing perspectives to take positive action.
  2. Self-reliance is an important aspect of stoic courage, emphasizing the need to trust oneself and handle challenges independently without becoming overwhelmed.
  3. Developing resilience is crucial in stoic courage, allowing individuals to overcome obstacles with inner strength and maintain a positive outlook despite setbacks.

Finding Strength Through Stoicism

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Self-awareness Resilience Ancient Philosophy
  1. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that focuses on accepting life's hardships and taking control of our actions instead of being affected by external events.
  2. Practicing stoic principles can help improve emotional intelligence, mental clarity, resilience in tough situations, and relationships with others.
  3. By embracing stoicism, individuals can learn to manage difficult emotions, stay focused on their goals, and cultivate inner peace and resilience during challenging times.

GRANTED: The flaws in perfectionism and the ego in meditation

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Self-Improvement Resilience Meditation Podcasts
  1. Success is not only about reaching peaks, but also about conquering valleys. Enduring adversity and overcoming obstacles lead to meaningful growth.
  2. Resilience is crucial for personal development. Bouncing back from challenges is a form of progress.
  3. Meditation might not necessarily make someone a better person. It can reduce inner stress but may not enhance outer compassion.

GRANTED: How we really learn and why we should all be more like Goldilocks

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 17
🚌 Education Learning Self-Improvement Resilience Teaching Research
  1. Beware of self-help books focusing on power and networking as they might create a negative self-fulfilling prophecy.
  2. Learning from behaviors that go against your values can be valuable in understanding and defending against manipulation.
  3. Engaging multiple senses in learning is more effective than relying on a single 'learning style', according to scientists.

Consider A Check-Up

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 03 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Wellness Preventive Care Resilience
  1. Many people are experiencing pandemic fatigue due to the ongoing uncertainty and lack of clear endpoint.
  2. It's important to prioritize both mental and physical health by checking in with a doctor for a tune-up.
  3. Hopeful signs for the future include increasing mask usage, ongoing vaccine development, and improving therapeutics for COVID-19.

Un petit mot d’amour aux entrepreneurs et aux startups de Bordeaux ☺

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 15
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurs Resilience Innovation
  1. The post highlights three good reasons to visit Bordeaux: the climate, gastronomy, and the entrepreneurial scene.
  2. The author follows and admires the progress of five startups, noting their resilience, quick learning, and determination.
  3. The teams of these startups are standout for being resilient, quick learners, attentive, determined, and friendly.

3 reasons why startup founders should do resistance training

AIFeed (A GPT-3 augmented content generator) • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Resilience Discipline
  1. Resistance training increases physical strength and endurance, vital for startup founders facing demanding work.
  2. Engaging in resistance training can improve mental health by reducing stress and enhancing cognitive function.
  3. Resistance training helps build resilience and discipline, crucial qualities for startup founders navigating the challenges of starting a business.

Toward Ontogenetic Resilience

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 22
📖 Philosophy Identity Resilience Cybernetics Ontology Reality
  1. Stories shape systems through design and the narratives we create, offering continuity and orientation in a world filled with uncertainty.
  2. Ontogenetic Resilience proposes an adaptive identity that embraces change and uncertainty, fostering exploration and growth.
  3. Resilience in the face of constant change is compared to surfing - balancing between stability and adaptation, learning to navigate and lean into the ever-shifting currents of life.

Chapter 1: Navigating the Online Business Journey: Avoiding Mistakes and Embracing Success

Prawfeed Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Success Mistakes Learning Resilience
  1. Real success in online business requires time and hard work, not quick fixes.
  2. Choose reliable sources and mentors for learning online business, focusing on what aligns with your goals.
  3. Picking the right niche and building a supportive community are crucial for online business success.

PURSUIT of Goals

Life Coaching Curriculum & Soft Skills for Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Happiness Goal setting Resilience Well-being Personal Development
  1. Setting and working towards meaningful goals has been linked to increased life satisfaction and positive emotions.
  2. Developing resilience is crucial in the face of setbacks while pursuing goals, seeing obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.
  3. Recognizing and celebrating small victories along the way boosts motivation and reinforces the positive connection between goal pursuit and happiness.

Navigating Life's Path: A Guide to Meaningful Living

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Values Relationships Resilience Joy Gratitude
  1. Define Your Values: Understanding your core values is fundamental for a meaningful life. They are like your personal North Star guiding your decisions.
  2. Pursue Joy and Fulfillment: Engage in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. Choose pursuits that align with your passion, whether in career, hobbies, or volunteering.
  3. Build Strong Relationships: Just as rivers and lakes form vital networks, relationships with family, friends, and community are essential. Nurture these connections regularly as your support system.

Mastering the Art of Stoic Balance: Navigating Modern Life with Ancient Wisdom

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Resilience Mindfulness Virtues Global Perspectives
  1. Stoicism teaches virtues like wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance, which have relevance in modern life. These virtues can guide decision-making and ethical actions.
  2. Emotional resilience in Stoicism involves understanding and managing emotions effectively, rather than suppressing them. This practice aligns with modern cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
  3. Stoic mindfulness emphasizes living in the present moment and reflective meditation. This approach aids in reducing anxiety and stress, offering valuable coping tools for modern life.

Title: Finding Peace in a World of Uncertainty: Lessons from Epictetus

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Resilience Existentialism
  1. Anxiety often comes from desires for things beyond our control like success, approval, and more. This leads to restlessness and discontent.
  2. Stoicism, like Epictetus taught, emphasizes focusing on controlling our responses and actions, rather than external events beyond our control.
  3. To find peace amidst chaos, identify what's within your control, focus on your responses to situations, cultivate inner resilience, and embrace the present moment.

Stoicism in Pop Culture: Why This Ancient Philosophy is More Relevant Than Ever

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Pop culture Ancient Philosophy Self-Improvement Resilience
  1. Stoicism, an ancient philosophy, teaches rationality, self-control, and accepting what we can't change - a philosophy reflected in popular characters like Batman and Spock
  2. Stoicism's modern resurgence stems from its ability to provide guidance in uncertain times, offering a way to remain calm amidst chaos
  3. Incorporating stoic principles into daily life can enhance resilience, improve decision-making, and lead to a more intentional and meaningful life

The Power of Negative Thinking

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindset Emotions Personal Growth Resilience Motivation
  1. Negative thinking can lead to better decision-making by helping individuals anticipate and plan for challenges and avoid impulsive or risky decisions.
  2. Balancing negative and positive thinking is crucial to avoid feelings of helplessness or setting oneself up for disappointment or failure.
  3. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity and using negative thinking as motivation can help individuals overcome the fear of failure and achieve their goals.

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: The Stoic Way

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Self-Control Rationality Acceptance Resilience
  1. Finding peace amidst chaos is crucial for mental and emotional well-being, allowing us to focus on what truly matters in life and reduce stress and anxiety.
  2. Stoicism teaches self-control, rationality, and acceptance to help in finding peace amidst chaos, emphasizing on what we can control like our thoughts and actions rather than external factors.
  3. Applying Stoic philosophy in daily life involves releasing attachments to external things, focusing on self-improvement, living intentionally, and cultivating empathy, resilience, and mindfulness.