#47: Why Resilience Matters: Stress, Burnout, and Mental Toughness w/ Brian Hite
Thu Mar 13 2025
In this episode, Dan Storey talks with Brian Hite (https://brianhiteglobal.com/) about Resilience.
Drawing from his diverse background as a stuntman and performance psychology consultant for the army, Brian Hite defines resilience not just as bouncing back, but as a process of growth through challenges and presents resilience as a balance between resources and challenges
He discusses the importance of developing various interconnected resources — physical, intellectual, social, mental, emotional, and financial — to handle life's difficulties. He also applies resilience concepts in different settings, including the army, by making them relatable and offering practical tools.
Key Topics Covered
The concept of resilience as an innate human capability that can be developed
Reframing resilience as not just bouncing back, but growing and thriving through challenges
Understanding resilience as a balance between available resources and faced challenges
The importance of developing various resources: physical, intellectual, social, mental, emotional, and financial
The interconnectedness of different types of resources and how they influence each other
Applying resilience concepts in various contexts, including the army
The transactional model of stress and strategies to manage stress by altering perception and building resources
The debate on increasing stress and anxiety in modern society and the potential role of decreasing adversity
The importance of reconnecting with core values and finding purpose to combat burnout
The role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in psychological well-being and resilience
About Brian Hite:
Brian’s work isn’t about managing stress and pressure—it’s about eliminating them as obstacles. He shows clients how to redirect their focus, play to their strengths, and achieve extraordinary results in any situation. Whether on stage, in coaching sessions, or through his published works, Brian’s mission is clear: to help people master their mindset, thrive in high-stakes moments, and achieve lasting well-being.
Special Offer:
Listeners can get a free call with Brian to discuss how you can be more resilient in your life: https://brianhiteglobal.com/contact-us/
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In this episode, Dan Storey talks with Brian Hite (https://brianhiteglobal.com/) about Resilience. Drawing from his diverse background as a stuntman and performance psychology consultant for the army, Brian Hite defines resilience not just as bouncing back, but as a process of growth through challenges and presents resilience as a balance between resources and challenges He discusses the importance of developing various interconnected resources — physical, intellectual, social, mental, emotional, and financial — to handle life's difficulties. He also applies resilience concepts in different settings, including the army, by making them relatable and offering practical tools. Key Topics Covered The concept of resilience as an innate human capability that can be developed Reframing resilience as not just bouncing back, but growing and thriving through challenges Understanding resilience as a balance between available resources and faced challenges The importance of developing various resources: physical, intellectual, social, mental, emotional, and financial The interconnectedness of different types of resources and how they influence each other Applying resilience concepts in various contexts, including the army The transactional model of stress and strategies to manage stress by altering perception and building resources The debate on increasing stress and anxiety in modern society and the potential role of decreasing adversity The importance of reconnecting with core values and finding purpose to combat burnout The role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in psychological well-being and resilience About Brian Hite: Brian’s work isn’t about managing stress and pressure—it’s about eliminating them as obstacles. He shows clients how to redirect their focus, play to their strengths, and achieve extraordinary results in any situation. Whether on stage, in coaching sessions, or through his published works, Brian’s mission is clear: to help people master their mindset, thrive in high-stakes moments, and achieve lasting well-being. Special Offer: Listeners can get a free call with Brian to discuss how you can be more resilient in your life: https://brianhiteglobal.com/contact-us/