Resilience Calls Us to Act

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of Intuitive Certainty.

My deepening self-confidence showed in how I managed my work and home life. Each day, I balanced two lively children and a third on the way, trusting my instincts to keep it all moving. Taking care of the whole me became a priority. Training and cardio stayed on the calendar three days a week—non-negotiable. Clean eating was central to my routine. I focused only on my longest-standing, most loyal clients, the ones who were both profitable and a pleasure to serve. Potential new business was either declined or referred to a member of my team. From there, everything centered on boundaries, alignment, and clarity for myself, my family, and my work.

Psychologists would say that’s the essence of resilience. The American Psychological Association defines it as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity,” a shift that relies more on flexibility than on force. Dr. Kelly Culver underscored this same truth in a TEDx talk. “Resilience is not about doing; it’s the penultimate state of being. It’s a mindset that allows us to become the best version of ourselves.” Though the essence of resilience is profoundly personal, it is also universally relevant. To embrace it, we must recognize change, learn to use what we have, and trust ourselves. From there, resilience calls us to act because we know there is something better, to plan for tomorrow, and to keep showing up fully present in our lives.

In my book, I want to help others embrace resilience and develop their intuition. To do that, each chapter of my book concludes with "Steps Toward Intuitive Certainty." Next week, I’ll share the steps regarding resilience.