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Science of Mental Toughness: Assess yourself using the 4 quadrants of resilience
What separates those who break from those who bend? A shift—not in strength, but in perspective.
In today’s episode, we look at the 4 quadrants of mental resilience: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence —using a blend of metaphors, Stoic wisdom, and powerful stories from history.
Think of your mind like a car: control is the steering wheel, commitment is the fuel, challenge is the terrain, and confidence? That’s your engine. From Helen Keller to Joan of Arc, you’ll see how legendary mental strength isn’t born—it’s built. Plus, learn why reacting to criticism like a calm kung-fu master might be your new superpower.
Mental toughness isn’t built in heroic moments; it’s forged in the quiet choice to show up again.
If you’re ready to change how you see resilience, this episode will shift everything.
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
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Episode: Science of Mental Toughness: Assess yourself using the 4 quadrants of resilience
Chapters:
00:00 The meaning in suffering
02:14 The 4 elements of mental toughness
02:47 Quadrant of control
07:13 Quadrant of commitment
10:59 Quadrant of challenge
16:02 Quadrant of confidence
20:56 Building mental toughness requires practice
26:57 Send off
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By Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset Psychology
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What separates those who break from those who bend? A shift—not in strength, but in perspective.
In today’s episode, we look at the 4 quadrants of mental resilience: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence —using a blend of metaphors, Stoic wisdom, and powerful stories from history.
Think of your mind like a car: control is the steering wheel, commitment is the fuel, challenge is the terrain, and confidence? That’s your engine. From Helen Keller to Joan of Arc, you’ll see how legendary mental strength isn’t born—it’s built. Plus, learn why reacting to criticism like a calm kung-fu master might be your new superpower.
Mental toughness isn’t built in heroic moments; it’s forged in the quiet choice to show up again.
If you’re ready to change how you see resilience, this episode will shift everything.
WORKSHOP - Building certainty in an uncertain world
😱 The world is spinning faster and increasingly feels unhinged
✊ Use Psychology to build strong core foundations and make long-term decisions
🗓️ This week only - 30% off code - EARLYBIRD
🎟️ Join us - https://workshop.growthmindsetpodcast.com
Upgrade to Premium:
🏖️ Ad-free listening
🤘 Support the show
🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content
💬 Community Discord
GrowthMindset.Supercast.com
Get in Touch
👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset
📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com
Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
🛜 Website - Growth Mindset
Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement
Episode: Science of Mental Toughness: Assess yourself using the 4 quadrants of resilience
Chapters:
00:00 The meaning in suffering
02:14 The 4 elements of mental toughness
02:47 Quadrant of control
07:13 Quadrant of commitment
10:59 Quadrant of challenge
16:02 Quadrant of confidence
20:56 Building mental toughness requires practice
26:57 Send off
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