What can we learn about stress management from consistent out-performers? Dr Steven Stein is the author of "Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Goals", and several books on Emotional Intelligence. We learn: How to self-motivate Life lessons from prisoners of war The traits of success behind Olympic champions, Military specialists, and Bus-drivers Dealing with Acute vs Chronic stress The art of resilience through challenge, control and commitment Dr. Steven Stein Bestselling author and psychologist who has worked with leading corporates, defence agencies and some of the biggest reality TV shows. Steven J. Stein Books: EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your success Emotional Intelligence for Dummies Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve your goals Advert - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters Introduction to Hardiness Concept 01:58 Hardiness: The Three Cs 08:12 Positive Thinking vs Reframing 09:21 Hardiness in Acute vs Chronic Stress 12:04 Writing habits and hardiness 15:41 Does Hardiness Grow over time 21:11 Weird Memories 22:29 Kindest Thing 24:27 Moments of Wonder 25:59 Send Off 26:13 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices