Sep 2, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness, Peter Clough
September 3rd sees the publication of the 3rd Edition of Developing Mental Toughness. Since its initial launch in 2012, the book has become the leading text on the topic, translated into several major languages. We are proud that the book is not only relevant but has... 
Aug 31, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness, Models of Mental Toughness
Who is, or perhaps, what is God? A perspective I was about 6 years old when something happened which took me by surprise and has been with me for the rest of my life. I didn’t know it then but do now. It’s a reasonable illustration of what mental toughness means in... 
Aug 6, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
As the Tokyo Olympics roll on, we are seeing an increased attention being given to the idea of Mental Toughness being a determining factor between elite athletes of all types. Every other commentator on TV seems to make mention of this. It is indeed generally the case... 
Aug 3, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
Richard’s tales of tenacity and resilience A Mental Toughness metaphor Richard is a friend who as well as being a trichologist has developed a deep interest in our work on Mental Toughness to the point he will sometimes use our concept and the measure in his... 
Jul 7, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
It’s not unusual for luck to crop up in conversations when people seek to explain why they have prospered in an apparently unexpected way or they been the subject to some unpredicted misfortune. Some will see themselves as lucky and others will see the opposite. ... 
Jun 23, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
There is indeed a difference and, although the two ideas are related there are important differences. Unfortunately, these days the terms are often used interchangeably which might mean that the desired outcome is targeted but not achieved. Moreover, resilience is...