Resilience is simply the ability remain flexible and adaptable while facing unexpected changes and life’s challenges. Although simple in its definition, it is quite hard to quantify in terms of humans. Yet, it may be the single most important attribute in determining one’s external and internal success in life.

The factors that determine the resilience of an individual are, like so many traits, a combination of DNA, environmental factors, and a learned capacity that comes from experience and practice.

It is my opinion that resilience will become more important over time as the world continues to change at a faster pace. The complexities of organizational

life, family life, and society continue to grow with greater speed and it is critical to our happiness and successful existence that we are flexible and adaptable.

The good news is that like many traits, we can exercise our resilient “muscles”. To do so is work to be sure, just like going to the gym. However, as we apply resistance to these resilient muscles, our adaptability and flexibility get stronger.

So what is the workout plan? Constant challenge and constant change. These are the metaphorical “weights” to build resilience.

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