Growth Instigators Hotline

#374 Don’t hit 1% battery life

• Aaron Havens • Season 4 • Episode 374

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What happens when your inner battery hits 1% during life's toughest moments? Unlike our smartphones that simply power down, we have the remarkable ability to recharge and grow stronger through adversity. 

Resilience—that essential quality that helps us bend without breaking—isn't something we're born with. It's deliberately built through what I call "the slow cooker of struggle." Drawing from my experience as a growth coach, I explain why quick-fix approaches to bouncing back often fall short. True resilience isn't about speed; it's about developing staying power through consistent practice and purposeful response to challenges.

Using the analogy of marathon training, I break down how resilience muscles develop gradually through daily "reps" rather than heroic efforts. You'll discover my three-part resilience workout: shifting from a "why me?" mindset to a learning perspective, stacking small victories that build momentum, and surrounding yourself with people who support your growth. As Dr. Rick Hanson wisely notes, resilience goes beyond merely surviving—it enables thriving despite adversity.

The most liberating truth? Resilience doesn't demand perfection or superhuman strength. It simply requires investment in becoming someone who can weather life's storms with grace and purpose. Whether you're navigating professional challenges, personal setbacks, or simply want to strengthen your capacity to handle whatever comes your way, this episode offers practical wisdom for your journey. Ready to recharge your inner battery? Listen now, and then visit growthinstigators.com to continue the conversation about developing resilience in yourself and your team.

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Ever notice your phone battery dies when you really need it? Resilience is making sure your inner battery doesn't hit 1% when life gets hard. Welcome to message 374 of the Growth Instigators Hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. I'm Aaron Havens, your host and growth coach. Thrive and Grow Thursday developing personal resilience here's the one big idea I want to land today.

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Resilience is built, not born, and it's shaped in the slow cooker of struggle. That's right. If you want resilience, put it in a crock pot, put it on low and watch it slowly. Put it on low and watch it slowly cook through struggle. We all want to bounce back quickly, but resilience isn't about speed. It's about staying power. It's forged when life doesn't go your way and you still show up anyway Not perfectly, not always smiling, but standing, learning and adjusting. Let me paint a quick picture. A marathoner doesn't train by running 26 miles on day one. No, they show up daily, rain or shine, slowly building the kind of grit that endures. Resilience works the same way. It's not about avoiding stress. It's about training your body and your mind and your spirit to carry it wisely.

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As Dr Rick Hansen says, resilience is not about just surviving life. It's about thriving in the face of adversity. So here's your growth workout today. Three thoughts Start with your mindset. Instead of asking why is this happening, try. What am I learning? Number two stack your wins. Tiny recoveries matter. Did you get up today when you didn't feel like it? Now that's a rep. Keep stacking those wins on top of each other. And the last thought is build your cycle. Resilient people don't go it alone. They've got people in their corner when the weight gets heavy. So build your circle. You don't have to be invincible, you just have to be invested. Invested in becoming the kind of person who bends but doesn't break. And what I know of you, my friends, that's you. You're the kind of person that invests in becoming the best version of yourself. Do you want to chat further? Visit growthinstigatorscom and I would love to help you or your team. After the beep, what's one way you can work on resilience this week? And, as always, keep instigating growth in all you do.