Summary:
The book provides insights and practical advice on building mental and physical resilience through the author's personal experiences, including his record-breaking swim around Great Britain. It combines storytelling with scientific research and ancient wisdom to offer strategies for overcoming adversity and achieving peak performance.
Key points:
1. Resilience as a Skill: Edgley views resilience as a trainable skill, not an innate trait.
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