Bouncing Back
Thriving–and not just surviving–requires a fierce mindset during challenging times. They say resilience is a boxer’s best friend: As a fighter, you have to roll with the punches, and when you hit the mat, you need to bounce back. Even if you come out with bruises and some broken bones, staying on your feet and [...]
Thriving–and not just surviving–requires a fierce mindset during challenging times.
They say resilience is a boxer’s best friend: As a fighter, you have to roll with the punches, and when you hit the mat, you need to bounce back. Even if you come out with bruises and some broken bones, staying on your feet and in the ring is a victory in itself.
The same can be said for the business world—especially in today’s economy. “There are upheavals in career prospects, economic climate and relationship dynamics. Frequently, it becomes overwhelming,” says Srikumar Rao, author of the book, Happiness at Work: Be Resilient, Motivated and Successful—No Matter What.
Take, for example, a salesperson who encounters nine “nos” for every one “yes.” To get from Point A (rejection) to Point B (that one sale), she must endure daily tests of her beliefs, confidence and determination. To face it all, mental toughness is key.
“The real key to excellence in both sports and business is not the ability to swim fast or do quantitative analyses quickly in your head,” says Graham Jones, business author and sports psychologist. “Rather, it is mental toughness.”
