Resilience by Mark McGuinness Summary
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Resilience isn't innate - it's learnable. Mark McGuinness's practical guide helps you transform rejection into fuel for success through mindfulness techniques used by creatives worldwide. Ever wonder why some thrive under criticism while others crumble? This book reveals the psychological advantage that separates dreamers from achievers.
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When Ancient Guardians Meet Modern Dreams
Two stone warriors stand watch at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera temple, their weathered faces frozen in eternal vigilance. Named Paradox and Confusion, these Nio guardians test every visitor who seeks the sacred ground beyond. But here's what travelers rarely realize: similar guardians block the entrance to every meaningful pursuit in your life. They go by different names-Rejection and Criticism-yet their purpose remains identical. They're not there to keep you out permanently; they're there to ensure only the committed pass through. This isn't some poetic metaphor. These psychological gatekeepers have real power, capable of stopping careers before they start, silencing voices that deserve to be heard, and convincing talented people they should quit before they've truly begun. Yet understanding how these guardians operate-their tactics, their weaknesses, their actual purpose-transforms them from insurmountable obstacles into manageable challenges. Your nervous system doesn't distinguish between social rejection and physical danger. When someone says "no" to your application, your manuscript, your audition, your business proposal-your body responds as though you're being attacked by a predator. Heart racing, cortisol flooding, fight-or-flight activated. This isn't dramatic exaggeration; it's evolutionary programming. For thousands of generations, social exclusion was genuinely life-threatening. Being cast out from the tribe meant losing access to food, shelter, protection, and mates. Your chances of survival plummeted. So our brains evolved an alarm system that treats rejection as an emergency.
The Mathematics of Fear and the Biology of Rejection
Building Resilience Through Stillness and Survival Strategies
Navigating Rejection Without Drowning in It
Decoding Rejection's Hidden Lessons and Creating Your Own Opportunities
Understanding Criticism's Many Forms and Building Your Opportunity Magnet
Creating Distance, Choosing Your Critics, and Embracing the Endless Journey
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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