274: Change Proof: How to Build Long-term Resilience

As humans, we’re hardwired to resist change and seek certainty. But that leaves us ill-equipped to thrive in our rapidly changing world. Adam Markel has studied and researched resilience throughout his career. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to become “change-proof,” the title of his latest book, Change Proof: Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience.

This beautifully written book has compelling stories that will grab your attention from the very first page. Listen to the wisdom Adam shares in this one-hour interview, and then get a copy of his book so you can explore this powerful treatment of resilience further.

Adam is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and workplace expert. He’s also the CEO of More Love Media and host of The Change Proof podcast. He’s a sought-after business culture catalyst who inspires, empowers, and guides organizations and individuals to create sustainable, high-performance strategies.

You’ll discover:

How Adam’s 7 years of experience as a beach lifeguard shaped the principles he teaches today
The three essential steps to take before responding to something unexpected
What Adam’s resilience assessment reveals about your resilience in four areas of life
Why taking time for Recovery is important before it becomes critical
How to dispute irrational beliefs