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The Resilience Shield

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The book The Resilience Shield by Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk, and Tim Curtis outlines practical strategies to build and maintain resilience in the face of life's challenges. It draws on the authors' combined experiences in the military, medicine, and business, providing a holistic approach to develop mental, physical, and social resilience. This self-help guide empowers readers with tools to enhance their ability to withstand stress and adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in building mental toughness and enhancing your personal resilience. It combines practical strategies with compelling anecdotes from the authors' experiences in high-stakes environments, making it an inspiring guide for personal development.

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The Resilience Shield, authored by Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk DSC, and Tim Curtis, is a compelling exploration into the nature of resilience and how it can be cultivated. Drawing from their illustrious careers as Australian SAS veterans, the authors delve into their personal experiences from intense special operations missions to corporate boardrooms. This book combines their profound insights with cutting-edge research to provide readers with a comprehensive guide to overcoming life's myriad challenges.

Life is fraught with difficulties. The rising prevalence of physical and mental health issues clearly indicates the immense pressures of our modern world. How, then, can we become more robust and adaptable in the face of such adversities? The Resilience Shield aims to offer that vital defence. The authors break down the concept of resilience into an accessible framework, shared through lessons learned both in military uniform and civilian life. They have distilled the critical components of resilience into practical strategies that can be developed by anyone, regardless of background.

This book delves into the secrets of resilience honed by elite soldiers and interlaces this wisdom with the latest scientific research on mental and physical wellbeing. The Resilience Shield is not merely theoretical; it is a practical manual equipped with tools that readers can use to make immediate, sustainable improvements in their lives. With these tools, you can begin to build your own resilience shield, preparing yourself to navigate and thrive amidst life's pressures.

Throughout the book, you will find it enriched with actionable advice drawn from the authors' extensive experiences and knowledge. By exploring how resilience is built and maintained, you are invited to learn directly from individuals who have faced and overcome some of the most extreme environments imaginable. Yet, the lessons are universal, providing a roadmap to resilience that anyone can follow.

The Resilience Shield has garnered high praise from various prominent figures:

'A powerful text that will benefit any reader' - Dr Richard Harris SC, OAM, hero of the Thai cave rescue

'Informative and enlightening... compelling lessons and advice' - The Hon Julie Bishop

'Clear, approachable insights into resilience' - Merrick Watts

'A blend of raw experience and impeccable science...a brilliant guidebook for our times' - Hugh Mackay AO

Let this book guide you in constructing your personal resilience shield. Prepare to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools that will enable you to face any challenge head-on and emerge stronger than before.

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The Resilience Shield by Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk, and Tim Curtis has been praised for its practical insights and relatable stories, helping readers build mental resilience. The authors' backgrounds in military Special Forces add credibility and depth. It's noted for a clear, actionable framework that empowers individuals to face challenges effectively.

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ISBN: 9781760983499

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Macmillan Australia

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk, DSC and Tim Curtis are Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) veterans with MBAs. They have over 60 years combined experience in leading high-performance teams, including in the most challenging operational environments such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Timor Leste and through counter-terrorism and special recovery operations. Between them they have raised specialist national capabilities, advised foreign governments and run multinational companies. Their knowledge is unique as theirs is lived experience backed by academic proof. The authors currently work to support clients in improving their capabilities at the intersection of leadership, teamwork, resilience and crisis management.

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