Building Resilience Through Adversity and Failure

Chapter 1. The Nature of Resilience: From Vulnerability to Strength

Resilience is not an innate quality but a skill that develops throughout life. We often perceive resilience as the ability to endure hardships without visible consequences, but in reality, it is the capacity to adapt, recover, and grow despite stressful events. Understanding the nature of resilience begins with acknowledging human vulnerability. Vulnerability is not weakness but the foundation for building strength. People who face difficulties become aware of their limits and then learn how to overcome them.