Being Flexibly Resilient
Episode 7 of the More Than a Lumpy Jumper podcast, hosted by Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis, titled "Being Flexibly Resilient" was published on February 18, 2025 and runs 40 minutes.
February 18, 2025 ·40m · More Than a Lumpy Jumper
Summary
Resilience and flexibility - are they two sides of the same coin, or do we just like overcomplicating things? In this episode, Bobby and Bridge dive into what it really means to bounce back and bend without breaking (hello, bamboo analogy!), why being too resilient can backfire, and the tiny habits that make a big difference.Expect real talk, a few questionable metaphors (boats, trees, and maybe some unexpected fairy lights), and a deep dive into how your body holds resilience just as much as your mind.Plus, what happens when all your frustration ends up… on a tennis ball? Join us for Being Flexibly Resilient! LinksThe Secret to Building Resilience | HBRDr Carol Dweck: Mindset - Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential |AmazonCarol Dweck: Developing a Growth Mindset | TED TalkRichard Strozzi-Heckler | The Embodied LeaderTeaching Grit Cultivates Resilience and Perseverance | YouTubeSimon Sinek: Build for Resilience | YouTubeSimon Sinek: Strength through Resilience and Accountability Angela Duckworth: GRIT | AmazonDavid Epstein: Range - How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World | AmazonJames Clear: Atomic Habits | AmazonBessel van der Volk: The Body Keeps the Score | Amazon
Episode Description
Resilience and flexibility - are they two sides of the same coin, or do we just like overcomplicating things? In this episode, Bobby and Bridge dive into what it really means to bounce back and bend without breaking (hello, bamboo analogy!), why being too resilient can backfire, and the tiny habits that make a big difference.
Expect real talk, a few questionable metaphors (boats, trees, and maybe some unexpected fairy lights), and a deep dive into how your body holds resilience just as much as your mind.Plus, what happens when all your frustration ends up… on a tennis ball?
Join us for Being Flexibly Resilient!
Links
The Secret to Building Resilience | HBR
Dr Carol Dweck: Mindset - Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential |Amazon
Carol Dweck: Developing a Growth Mindset | TED Talk
Richard Strozzi-Heckler | The Embodied Leader
Teaching Grit Cultivates Resilience and Perseverance | YouTube
Simon Sinek: Build for Resilience | YouTube
Simon Sinek: Strength through Resilience and Accountability
Angela Duckworth: GRIT | Amazon
David Epstein: Range - How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World | Amazon
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