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The Role of Mental Toughness in Facing Life’s Challenges – with LaRae Quy
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Circumstances in our world have challenged individuals to be resilient in ways they never have before. The pandemic was new territory for all of us. As our world is changing, we need to activate new skills in order to land on our feet.
Mental toughness is believing you will prevail when confronted with the unknown.
So, how do you develop the mental toughness that will see you through?
LaRae Quy grew up on a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming. Her influences there prepared her for her 24-year career as an undercover counterintelligence agent and spokesperson for the FBI in Northern California. Her upbringing, combined with her career achievements, helped her develop the mental toughness required to survive in environments of great risk and uncertainty and the survival skills she would need to navigate life.
On this episode of Student Housing Matters, LaRae joins host Brittany Pieper to discuss how the student housing industry can benefit from team members receiving training on mental toughness, and how mental toughness aids individuals and organizations.
Listen in as LaRae shares her journey toward developing her own mental toughness and offers listeners strategies for failing forward, balancing burnout and mediocrity, and suggestions for safe spaces in which to develop mental toughness.
Topics CoveredHow growing up on a remote cattle ranch prepared LaRae to overcome life's obstacles
LaRae’s definition of mental toughness and why she believes is it so essential for Gen Z
What makes strong-minded individuals unique according to LaRaeThe 4 key components of resilience
Why high ideals play a bigger role in defining mental toughness for Gen Z
The biggest risks individuals face in developing a strong mindset Key strategies for individuals and organizations to develop mental toughness in a safe space low risk way
How the student housing industry can benefit from mental toughness training
Connect with LaRae Connect with BrittanyStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Student Housing Matters on Twitter
Email media@cocm.com
Resources99 episodes
Manage episode 324034697 series 29365
Circumstances in our world have challenged individuals to be resilient in ways they never have before. The pandemic was new territory for all of us. As our world is changing, we need to activate new skills in order to land on our feet.
Mental toughness is believing you will prevail when confronted with the unknown.
So, how do you develop the mental toughness that will see you through?
LaRae Quy grew up on a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming. Her influences there prepared her for her 24-year career as an undercover counterintelligence agent and spokesperson for the FBI in Northern California. Her upbringing, combined with her career achievements, helped her develop the mental toughness required to survive in environments of great risk and uncertainty and the survival skills she would need to navigate life.
On this episode of Student Housing Matters, LaRae joins host Brittany Pieper to discuss how the student housing industry can benefit from team members receiving training on mental toughness, and how mental toughness aids individuals and organizations.
Listen in as LaRae shares her journey toward developing her own mental toughness and offers listeners strategies for failing forward, balancing burnout and mediocrity, and suggestions for safe spaces in which to develop mental toughness.
Topics CoveredHow growing up on a remote cattle ranch prepared LaRae to overcome life's obstacles
LaRae’s definition of mental toughness and why she believes is it so essential for Gen Z
What makes strong-minded individuals unique according to LaRaeThe 4 key components of resilience
Why high ideals play a bigger role in defining mental toughness for Gen Z
The biggest risks individuals face in developing a strong mindset Key strategies for individuals and organizations to develop mental toughness in a safe space low risk way
How the student housing industry can benefit from mental toughness training
Connect with LaRae Connect with BrittanyStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Student Housing Matters on Twitter
Email media@cocm.com
Resources99 episodes
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