The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body

Technically way up on world-record schedule, his goose was already cooked. What the crowd the witnessed was a pure display of heroism. But science teaches us this is useless unless paired with impeccable pacing. Afterwards, Bobridge described it as, ‘The closest you can come to death without dying.’

‘Cape Wrath has been a pivotal point of nautical navigation throughout history. In fact, even the name “Cape Wrath” comes from the Norse word hvarf, meaning “turning point”, as this was the point that Viking warships used to turn east for home.’

plyometric push-ups

Stoics later came to call this the ‘art of acquiescence’.

‘It’s not about learning a lesson, it’s about practising a lesson.’

From the first ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953 to Captain Matthew Webb’s first crossing of the English Channel, it seems this idea of persistence, valour and intestinal fortitude is what bonds great feats of human endeavour throughout history.

I did what any polite, travelling Englishman would do. I nodded when offered a second serving of psychedelic potion and thanked my hosts for their hospitality.

coaches compartmentalise energy systems that are never compartmentalised in nature.

stoicism doesn’t concern itself with complicated theories about the world, but with helping us overcome destructive emotions and act on what can be acted upon.