Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness | Talks at Google

Steve Magness discusses his book "Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness." A radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things.

Toughness has long been held as the key to overcoming a challenge and achieving greatness, whether it is on the sports field, at a boardroom, or at the dining room table. Yet, the prevailing model has promoted a mentality based on fear, false bravado, and hiding any sign of weakness. In other words, the old model of toughness has failed us. In "Do Hard Things", Steve teaches us how we can work with our body – how experiencing discomfort, leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take thoughtful action can be the true indications of cultivating inner strength.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He's served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in professional sports. His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets.

Moderated by Jordy Smilde.

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[annasad]

It is much better to read the book of practical people than just to writers’s sake, I admire Steve to first lead by example and then share us the learnings.

[balank]

Thanks you for sharing this conversation

[sandraelliott]

Thanks so much for introducing us to Steve's new book.
It sounds fascinating!

[BroileR]

Thank you, this gave me a lot of reassurance for my life struggles. I found the video after I started reading the book, now I'm more eager to continue reading it.

[jessejames]

Great content 👍 thank you for this wonderful talk. I have been feeling like I'm going crazy and this is so helpful ✨