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A review by gwa2012
Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens
3.0
I’m usually skeptical of Navy Seals (or any SOF/military specialist) offering advice outside military tactics and strategy. This book simultaneously reinforced and overcame my skepticism.
The author provides practical, common sense advice to live a resilient life. The author has a doctorate in philosophy and supports his advice with lessons from classical philosophy. While this has a “cool” factor, the lessons do not appear to be supported by empirical research—think white knuckling your way out of depression through positive thinking and actions.
This book is great for general motivation, but I would not read it for clinical remedies. I do not agree with some of the author’s advice, but there are some good take-aways. Worth a quick read.
The author provides practical, common sense advice to live a resilient life. The author has a doctorate in philosophy and supports his advice with lessons from classical philosophy. While this has a “cool” factor, the lessons do not appear to be supported by empirical research—think white knuckling your way out of depression through positive thinking and actions.
This book is great for general motivation, but I would not read it for clinical remedies. I do not agree with some of the author’s advice, but there are some good take-aways. Worth a quick read.