Mental Resilience

Mental toughness is our capacity to remain focused and composed tenaciously in the face of intense adversity.

Mindset

Sep 6, 2026

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5 min read

The Good News About Bad News: Change Your Mindset with One Question

Traditional broadcast and social news media profit from bad news because our brain is wired by evolution not to ignore it. Here's how to transform the vibe when bad news inhibits personal performance.

Michael Cummings

Resilience

The Attenborough Effect: The Science of Longevity Rewards Purposefulness

May 10, 2026

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5 min read

The Attenborough Effect: The Science of Longevity Rewards Purposefulness

How chronic inflammation, late-stage consumerism, and a 100-year-old naturalist all point to the same uncomfortable question. Are we our "self" yet?

Michael Cummings

Resilience

Apr 24, 2026

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9 min read

The Power of Transformational Setbacks

Adversity sucks. We prefer safety and comfort. But here's what research says transforms a personal setback in to a personal breakthrough.

Michael Cummings