Growth Instigators Hotline

#361 Today wants to punch you in the face

• Aaron Havens • Season 4 • Episode 361

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Ever tried to smile through a Monday that's already throwing punches? You're not alone. 

Resilience is widely misunderstood in our high-achievement culture. Many think it's about never showing weakness or maintaining relentless positivity in the face of challenges. But as this episode reveals, true resilience has nothing to do with never getting knocked down – it's about refusing to stay there.

The Growth Instigators Hotline takes an honest look at what building a resilient mindset actually involves. We explore why acknowledging what's difficult isn't weakness but the foundation of authentic grit. You'll discover why tiny forward movements matter more than dramatic leaps, and why endurance ultimately outvalues enthusiasm in both personal growth and professional success.

Aaron Havens breaks down practical approaches to resilience that apply whether you're facing a coffee-spilled Monday or leading a team through organizational challenges. The episode introduces Angela Duckworth's powerful perspective that "enthusiasm is common, endurance is rare," offering listeners a refreshing alternative to toxic positivity.

Whether you're building personal resilience muscles or creating a culture that doesn't break under pressure, this episode provides actionable insights for transforming your relationship with adversity. Ready to punch Monday back and show up stronger tomorrow? Visit growthinstigators.com to learn how Aaron can help your team develop resistance that thrives under pressure.

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You ever tried to smile through a Monday, one that's already trying to punch you in the throat? Yeah, me too. Welcome message 361 of the Growth Instigators Hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. I'm Aaron Havens, your host and growth coach. Mindset Monday developing a resilient mindset. All see you roll in. It's Monday. Emails have piled up, problems have mounted. Your alarm clock woke you up this morning, that's right. No, sleeping in. And dag nabbit, you spilt your coffee in your car. Whoo, sounds like today is trying to kick your butt. Yeah, me too. So here's the one big idea I want to land today.

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Resilience isn't about never getting knocked down. It's about refusing to stay there. You won't always feel strong, but you can build strength. You won't always be motivated, but you can develop mindset muscles. A resilient mindset says I may not like this, but I'm not done here. It leans into the challenge instead of running from it. It doesn't mean pretending everything's fine. It means showing up anyways.

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So let's start today by naming what's hard. You can't build grit if you're not honest about the grind, and we need to remind ourselves what's true You've overcome before. You're not new to hard things. This isn't your first rodeo. You didn't come this far to fold now, and the last thought today is let's move forward. Tiny steps count. Resilience isn't about the leap, it's about the crawl, the limb, the wobble forward. Just don't stop, my friends. Author Angela Duckworth says it this way Enthusiasm is common, endurance is rare, that's right. Enthusiasm is common Endurance is rare, that's right. Enthusiasm is common, endurance is rare. Let's be people today that have endurance, that push back resistance and punch Monday in the throat. Then we shake back, smile and go for it again tomorrow. Hey, I'm here for you If your team is facing challenge after challenge. I help leaders build resistant cultures that don't break under pressure. Visit growthinstigatorscom and let's chat about how I can help. Thank you for calling Growth Instigators Hotline and, as always, keep instigating growth in all you do.