I used to be a fan of the word “resilience” u til I heard a university administrator who said that the word is problematic for students of color as well as other students historically marginalized on a college campus. That is, resilience is often framed as an individual endeavor; yet what would it mean for an institution to reduce or remove the barriers that demand so-called resilience day in and day out.
This is on point with research on Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs). Individuals who have endured much more than others, are biologically more likely to have less ability to overcome additional challenges. It is as if we looking at someone who has lost their vision and asking them to just make more effort and they can see. It's like an English-only American visiting another country where English is not spoken but expecting the locals to understand if you just speak English LOUDER. It's grossly insensitive and ego-centric.
Not all loss is visible. We know that the brain has neuroplasticity. However, it is not like a Nerf ball, returning to the original state.
I remind myself to be careful about how I use the word "resilience." It needs context or it can be used to foster blame and shame of others. There are real biological limits that are not always visible.
Ugh- as an architect still held up to knowledge acquisition as a form of expertise and measure of experience, but who excels at being a generalist good at FIGURING OUT solutions rather than KNOWING them, this really strikes a chord with me. It’s the lens I’ve used for years through which to view my CV- “I’m really good at Googling things”
In hard times, the best predictor of resilience is not mindfulness in the present—it’s hope for the future and belief in the infinite vastness of the Universe
I recently wrote about abundance, and how having more can make something less valuable, it's especially true with information, we have access to practically all human intelligence in the palm of our hand but people don't know how to harness that.
Kamala Harris is running a beautifully executed campaign, but times running out & she's NOT slammed TRUMP'S bountiful array of failures and as a person bereft of ANY Judeo-Christian values. He's the antithesis of all of those virtues & that should disqualify him automatically from ever being thec POTUS AGAIN!
Thank you. Can you tell me how to put the the traumatic event behind me and stop floating thru life. I'm an artist at heart but I have some difficulty expressing my creative side . I'm stable and on antipsychotics how do I pick myself up and live on my own again I hate being surrounded by so many people but I also don't want to go back drinking everyday..? Your advice would be appreciated even if you can tell me where to start.
I realize it's a bit of topic of this newsletter 's edition, but I would love to hear your take on the Don't Die movement led by Bryan Johnson - as it questions one of our biggest core beliefs.
Do you think we should 'think again' about death and longevity?
yes indeed - there’s a great premium today for leaders and engineers who understand variation, trends, and connections. That’s why studying liberal arts/humanities/social sciences remains essential in our STEM-driven economy!
I used to be a fan of the word “resilience” u til I heard a university administrator who said that the word is problematic for students of color as well as other students historically marginalized on a college campus. That is, resilience is often framed as an individual endeavor; yet what would it mean for an institution to reduce or remove the barriers that demand so-called resilience day in and day out.
This is on point with research on Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs). Individuals who have endured much more than others, are biologically more likely to have less ability to overcome additional challenges. It is as if we looking at someone who has lost their vision and asking them to just make more effort and they can see. It's like an English-only American visiting another country where English is not spoken but expecting the locals to understand if you just speak English LOUDER. It's grossly insensitive and ego-centric.
Not all loss is visible. We know that the brain has neuroplasticity. However, it is not like a Nerf ball, returning to the original state.
I remind myself to be careful about how I use the word "resilience." It needs context or it can be used to foster blame and shame of others. There are real biological limits that are not always visible.
Ugh- as an architect still held up to knowledge acquisition as a form of expertise and measure of experience, but who excels at being a generalist good at FIGURING OUT solutions rather than KNOWING them, this really strikes a chord with me. It’s the lens I’ve used for years through which to view my CV- “I’m really good at Googling things”
"In hard times, the best predictor of resilience is not mindfulness in the present—it’s hope for the future."
I'd love to see some of the research on hope and resilience, and interventions that can help to foster and cultivate hope
Excellent! Gets right to the point regarding agility & adaptability in these interesting times! Thank You, Adam!
In hard times, the best predictor of resilience is not mindfulness in the present—it’s hope for the future and belief in the infinite vastness of the Universe
I recently wrote about abundance, and how having more can make something less valuable, it's especially true with information, we have access to practically all human intelligence in the palm of our hand but people don't know how to harness that.
Kamala Harris is running a beautifully executed campaign, but times running out & she's NOT slammed TRUMP'S bountiful array of failures and as a person bereft of ANY Judeo-Christian values. He's the antithesis of all of those virtues & that should disqualify him automatically from ever being thec POTUS AGAIN!
Thank you for sharing some many meaningful insights. I love your work & generosity!
Better to leave Kamila out of your newsletter.
Thank you. Can you tell me how to put the the traumatic event behind me and stop floating thru life. I'm an artist at heart but I have some difficulty expressing my creative side . I'm stable and on antipsychotics how do I pick myself up and live on my own again I hate being surrounded by so many people but I also don't want to go back drinking everyday..? Your advice would be appreciated even if you can tell me where to start.
I realize it's a bit of topic of this newsletter 's edition, but I would love to hear your take on the Don't Die movement led by Bryan Johnson - as it questions one of our biggest core beliefs.
Do you think we should 'think again' about death and longevity?
I don't want to be anyone but myself, even if I never get diamonds to comfort me.
——Anne of Green Gables(written by Lucy Maud Montgomery)
yes indeed - there’s a great premium today for leaders and engineers who understand variation, trends, and connections. That’s why studying liberal arts/humanities/social sciences remains essential in our STEM-driven economy!
Adam has posted guys!
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Excellent ,Thank You Adam Grant