Resilience

Getting back up when life knocks you down.

Why It Matters

Everyone struggles. What matters is how you respond.


Resilience means pushing through challenges, learning from failure, and staying strong—even when things don’t go your way.

How You Know You’ve Got It

  1. You don’t quit when things get hard

  2. You bounce back after disappointment

  3. You learn from tough situations instead of giving up

How To Level Up

  1. Think back to a time you overcame something tough—what helped?

  2. When you fail, write down 1 thing you learned

  3. Talk to someone who’s been through something harder—it builds perspective

Where This Shows Up Later

  • School

    Grades, stress, setbacks

  • Sports

    Losses, injuries, competition

  • Careers

    Rejection, failure, and starting over

  • Life

    Breakups, family stuff, health challenges

Famous People Who Flex This Skill

  • Misty Copeland

    Faced rejection and injury before becoming a top ballerina

  • Trevor Noah

    Overcame a tough childhood to host The Daily Show

  • Alex Smith

    Returned to football after a life-threatening leg injury