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Book Self Reliance and National Resilience

Download or read book Self Reliance and National Resilience written by K. Subramanyam and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Till recently dialogues and exchanges on strategic questions had unfortunately been an exclusive Western monopoly. The perceptions of our scholars, journalists and others tended to be influenced largely by the vast quantities of literature produced by Western strategic sources. Academicians from the non-aligned world very often met each other in conferences organized under Western auspices. There are very few fields in which our academic dependence has been as great as in the field of strategic studies. “This Seminar represents a significant departure from this pattern. It affords an opportunity for the two non-aligned friendly neighbours to get together to discuss our respective strategic perceptions, to establish direct contacts and communications between our institutions and scholars and to improve and reinforce our mutual understanding free from the distorting influence of foreign scholars. “Viewed in this perspective the significance of this seminar goes far beyond this immediate occasion. Indonesia has developed the concept of national resilience. In India we have a philosophy of self-reliance. Both these approaches require that on strategic and international security issues we should develop our own independent perceptions unfettered by the biased strategic doctrines of Western scholars. This was in fact to some extent the position in the first decade of non-alignment when both our countries rejected the concept of a rigid bipolar world though our perceptions at that stage were derived more from certain philosophical formulations rather than from a detailed analysis of strategic factors which affected our security. “Today it is obvious that such an approach is grossly inadequate. It is necessary for us to independently compile relevant factual data, analyse them critically and derive our own conclusions. It is on the basis of these independent conclusions that our own national strategies have to be formulated. Institutions like the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses play a very useful role in developing such national perceptions. Interactions between such institutions are bound to reflect in due course at national levels.”

Book The Resilient Gardener

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carol Deppe
  • Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
  • Release : 2010-10-05
  • ISBN : 1603583157
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book The Resilient Gardener written by Carol Deppe and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientist/gardener Carol Deppe combines her passion for organic gardening with newly emerging scientific information from many fields — resilience science, climatology, climate change, ecology, anthropology, paleontology, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, health, and medicine. In the last half of The Resilient Gardener, Deppe extends and illustrates these principles with detailed information about growing and using five key crops: potatoes, corn, beans, squash, and eggs. In this book you’ll learn how to: •Garden in an era of unpredictable weather and climate change •Grow, store, and use more of your own staple crops •Garden efficiently and comfortably (even if you have a bad back) •Grow, store, and cook different varieties of potatoes and save your own potato seed •Grow the right varieties of corn to make your own gourmet-quality fast-cooking polenta, cornbread, parched corn, corn cakes, pancakes and even savory corn gravy •Make whole-grain, corn-based breads and cakes using the author’s original gluten-free recipes involving no other grains, artificial binders, or dairy products •Grow and use popbeans and other grain legumes •Grow, store, and use summer, winter, and drying squash •Keep a home laying flock of ducks or chickens; integrate them with your gardening, and grow most of their feed. The Resilient Gardener is both a conceptual and a hands-on organic gardening book, and is suitable for vegetable gardeners at all levels of experience. Resilience here is broadly conceived and encompasses a full range of problems, from personal hard times such as injuries, family crises, financial problems, health problems, and special dietary needs (gluten intolerance, food allergies, carbohydrate sensitivity, and a need for weight control) to serious regional and global disasters and climate change. It is a supremely optimistic as well as realistic book about how resilient gardeners and their vegetable gardens can flourish even in challenging times and help their communities to survive and thrive through everything that comes their way — from tomorrow through the next thousand years. Organic gardening, vegetable gardening, self-sufficiency, subsistence gardening, gluten-free living.

Book Scarred But Strong

    Book Details:
  • Author : Luna Rivers
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2023-04-12
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Scarred But Strong written by Luna Rivers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From poverty to prosperity, A journey of resilience and hope, The author recounts their story, And how they learned to cope.Top of Form Born into a family with a lost business, And a father who struggled with addiction, The author and their siblings faced poverty, And were left with little conviction. Their mother left when the author was young, Leaving them to struggle and fight, With no milk or food to be found, Their future seemed dim and without light. Scattered among relatives, Treated poorly by those they knew, The author and their siblings persevered, Determined to make it through. With hard work and determination, They slowly climbed their way out, Of poverty and hardship, Without a hint of doubt. Their story is one of resilience, And the power of the human spirit, To overcome great adversity, And ultimately, to inherit. The rewards of perseverance and hope, As they journeyed from poverty to prosperity, A testament to the author's courage, And the strength of their legacy.

Book Poverty  Crisis and Resilience

Download or read book Poverty Crisis and Resilience written by Marie Boost and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poverty remains a problem in Europe, raising the need for new solutions. In this thought-provoking book the contributors delve deeply into the everyday lives of poor households to see which practices and resources they apply to improve their situations. One of the book’s key findings is that social resilience requires a functioning welfare state operating at an increased level. In addition to sufficient welfare transfers, there is a need for low-commodified common goods to be made available not only for the registered poor but all low-income households.

Book Self reliance

Download or read book Self reliance written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and published by FV Éditions. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every great man is a unique". R.W Emerson told us that Self-confidence is always about independence : "What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think. This rule, equally arduous in actual and in intellectual life, may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness. It is the harder because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude."

Book Truth About Trust

    Book Details:
  • Author : Elijah C.
  • Publisher : Xspurts.com
  • Release : 2024-03-14
  • ISBN : 1779700148
  • Pages : 152 pages

Download or read book Truth About Trust written by Elijah C. and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to dive into the profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment with "Truth About Trust: Building Inner Strength and Self-reliance". This comprehensive guide is meticulously designed to navigate you through the complexity of trust, particularly self-trust and its intrinsic connection with self-reliance.The content starts by introducing the fundamentals of building self-trust. Understand the importance of self-trust, its relationship with confidence, and various factors influencing it to lay a strong foundation for your journey. Embark further into comprehending the origin of self-trust with insights into its formation during childhood and the influence of past experiences. Gain valuable knowledge about the damaging effects of self-doubt on self-trust and learn effective strategies to overcome it. This enlightening book delves into the psychology of self-trust, explaining the various cognitive processes involved and the impact of positive and negative thinking. Furthermore, it highlights the significant role of emotions in establishing self-trust and guides you to harness emotional intelligence. It offers practical strategies to nurture self-trust by embracing self-love, acceptance, and compassion. The importance of consistency, discipline, routine, and beneficial relationships are emphasized as essential aspects of maintaining self-trust. The book also teaches you the art of learning from mistakes and embracing imperfections to build self-trust. Moreover, it leads you to explore the concept of self-reliance, its importance, influences, and essential steps to cultivate it. Uncover the significance of self-efficacy and confidence in self-reliance, the art of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and the role of hobbies and new skills in enhancing self-reliance. Finally, learn how to implement self-trust and self-reliance in daily life while maintaining balance, celebrating personal victories, and making constant evaluations and readjustments.This captivating and invaluable guide "Truth About Trust: Building Inner Strength and Self-reliance" is more than just a book; it's a map to becoming your most confident and self-reliant self. It's time to put trust back into your life and witness the transformative power it holds!

Book Governing for Resilience in Vulnerable Places

Download or read book Governing for Resilience in Vulnerable Places written by Elen-Maarja Trell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governing for Resilience in Vulnerable Places provides an overview and a critical analysis of the ways in which the concept ‘resilience’ has been addressed in social sciences research. In doing so, this edited book draws together state-of-the-art research from a variety of disciplines (i.e. spatial planning, economic and cultural geography, environmental and political sciences, sociology and architecture) as well as cases and examples across different spatial and geographical contexts (e.g. urban slums in India; flood-prone communities in the UK; coastal Japan). The cases present and explore challenges and potentials of resilience-thinking for practitioners and academics. As such, Governing for Resilience in Vulnerable Places aims to provide a scientifically robust overview and to generate some conceptual clarity for researchers, students and practitioners interested in the potential of resilience thinking as well as the application of resilience in practice.

Book Fiqh of Social Media

    Book Details:
  • Author : Omar Usman
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-12-20
  • ISBN : 9781087931838
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Fiqh of Social Media written by Omar Usman and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social media and digital technologies have changed our lives and there is no indication that things will slow down. As Muslims, we believe that Islam contains the most perfect guidance for all of mankind to follow. How do we implement that timeless advice in our unprecedented times? That is the focus of the Fiqh of Social Media. "I am grateful and appreciative of my friend, Omar Usman, for exhausting available resources; Islamic, psychological, secular, and business, to develop the work you see before you. We have had long discussions pertaining to many of the topics covered in this book. I am confident that you will find this book to be beneficial, and I pray that it inspires more contributions on this topic." -Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, Qalam Institute "With the time we spend on social media, being mindful of how we use it is crucial. This is a wonderful resource based in prophetic guidance on how to practically use social media in wise and beneficial ways." -Dr. Omar Suleiman, Yaqeen Institute "Reading Fiqh of Social Media is like sitting with your best friend from Sunday school and having an intellectual & spiritual conversation about the impact of social media on your life. Omar distills years of research, experience, and thought leadership in an easily digestible book that you can enjoy with a good cup of coffee (and your phone off!)" -Mohammed Faris, The Productive Muslim Company "The Prophet (s) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should say something good or keep silent." The ability to control our tongues, how we communicate with others, is an expression of our faith. Communication has evolved and changed so much that one of the primary ways many of us communicate with others is through social media; hashtags and 280 characters. This is a long-awaited work from my good friend and Hajj companion Omar Usman who has been writing, tweeting, speaking, and teaching about the Fiqh of Social Media for years. This is a valuable work providing guidance on how to use and benefit from social media in a way that conforms to our principles and values." -Shaykh Furhan Zubairi, Institute of Knowledge "Ulama of the past have written on the adaab of speech and social interaction. Connecting those guidelines with the modern world of social media has been the need of our time. May Allah reward Omar for taking this task on!" -Mufti Hussain Kamani, Qalam Institute "This is a must-read for Muslims around the globe. I can't thank Omar enough for this work which forces Muslims to look in the mirror and answer tough questions about how social media has impacted our lives. It questions why we desire to share the most intimate aspects of our lives with strangers from around the world and provides action items to implement. These discussions need to be had within the Muslim community. We have to question how our quality of life has been impacted by the age of hyper-connectivity. Due to the fact that Social Media is the tool for creating social capital, we need to realize that speaking about the harms of constant connectivity takes a lot of courage. Thank you, Omar, for this work." -Shaykh Mikaeel Smith, Qalam Institute

Book The Self Reliant Entrepreneur

Download or read book The Self Reliant Entrepreneur written by John Jantsch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for creating a deeper relationship with the entrepreneurial journey The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur offers overworked and harried entrepreneurs, and anyone who thinks like one, a much-needed guide for tapping into the wisdom that is most relevant to the entrepreneurial life. The book is filled with inspirational meditations that contain the thoughts and writings of notable American authors. Designed as a daily devotional, it is arranged in a calendar format, and features readings of transcendentalist literature and others. Each of The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur meditations is followed by a reflection and a challenging question from John Jantsch. He draws on his lifetime of experience as a successful coach for small business and startup leaders to offer an entrepreneurial context. Jantsch shows how entrepreneurs can learn to trust their ideas and overcome the doubt and fear of everyday challenges. The book contains: A unique guide to meditations, especially designed for entrepreneurs A range of topics such as self-awareness, trust, creativity, resilience, failure, growth, freedom, love, integrity, and passion An inspirational meditation for each day of the year. . . including leap year Reflections from John Jantsch, small business marketing expert and the author of the popular book Duct Tape Marketing Written for entrepreneurs, as well anyone seeking to find a deeper meaning in their work and life, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur is a practical handbook for anyone seeking to embrace the practice of self-trust.

Book The Resilient Farm and Homestead

Download or read book The Resilient Farm and Homestead written by Ben Falk and published by Chelsea Green Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Resilient Farm and Homestead is a manual for developing durable, beautiful, and highly functional human habitat systems fit to handle an age of rapid transition. Ben Falk is a land designer and site developer whose permaculture-research farm has drawn national attention. The site is a terraced paradise on a hillside in Vermont that would otherwise be overlooked by conventional farmers as unworthy farmland. Falk's wide array of fruit trees, rice paddies (relatively unheard of in the Northeast), ducks, nuts, and earth-inspired buildings is a hopeful image for the future of regenerative agriculture and modern homesteading. The book covers nearly every strategy Falk and his team have been testing at the Whole Systems Research Farm over the past decade, as well as experiments from other sites Falk has designed through his off-farm consulting business. The book includes detailed information on earthworks; gravity-fed water systems; species composition; the site-design process; site management; fuelwood hedge production and processing; human health and nutrient-dense production strategies; rapid topsoil formation and remineralization; agroforestry/silvopasture/grazing; ecosystem services, especially regarding flood mitigation; fertility management; human labor and social-systems aspects; tools/equipment/appropriate technology; and much more, complete with gorgeous photography and detailed design drawings. The Resilient Farm and Homestead is more than just a book of tricks and techniques for regenerative site development, but offers actual working results in living within complex farm-ecosystems based on research from the "great thinkers" in permaculture, and presents a viable home-scale model for an intentional food-producing ecosystem in cold climates, and beyond. Inspiring to would-be homesteaders everywhere, but especially for those who find themselves with "unlikely" farming land, Falk is an inspiration in what can be done by imitating natural systems, and making the most of what we have by re-imagining what's possible. A gorgeous case study for the homestead of the future.

Book Why Knowing What To Do Is Not Enough

Download or read book Why Knowing What To Do Is Not Enough written by Anne-Greet Keizer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book sets out to explain the reasons for the gap between "knowing" and "doing" in view of self-reliance, which is more and more often expected of citizens. In todays society, people are expected to take responsibility for their own lives and be self-reliant. This is no easy feat. They must be on constant high alert in areas of life such as health, work and personal finances and, if things threaten to go awry, take appropriate action without further ado. What does this mean for public policy? Policymakers tend to assume that the government only needs to provide people with clear information and that, once properly informed, they will automatically do the right thing. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that things do not work like that. Even though people know perfectly well what they ought to do, they often behave differently. Why is this? This book sets out to explain the reasons for the gap between 'knowing and 'doing. It focuses on the role of non-cognitive capacities, such as setting goals, taking action, persevering and coping with setbacks, and shows how these capacities are undermined by adverse circumstances. By taking the latest psychological insights fully into account, this book presents a more realist perspective on self-reliance, and shows government officials how to design rules and institutions that allow for the natural limitations in peoples 'capacity to act.

Book The Social Ecology of Resilience

Download or read book The Social Ecology of Resilience written by Michael Ungar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-08 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than two decades after Michael Rutter (1987) published his summary of protective processes associated with resilience, researchers continue to report definitional ambiguity in how to define and operationalize positive development under adversity. The problem has been partially the result of a dominant view of resilience as something individuals have, rather than as a process that families, schools,communities and governments facilitate. Because resilience is related to the presence of social risk factors, there is a need for an ecological interpretation of the construct that acknowledges the importance of people’s interactions with their environments. The Social Ecology of Resilience provides evidence for this ecological understanding of resilience in ways that help to resolve both definition and measurement problems.

Book Resilience and Self reliance

Download or read book Resilience and Self reliance written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book From Doubt to Trust

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mason U Delaney
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2024-02-29
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book From Doubt to Trust written by Mason U Delaney and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey with "From Doubt to Trust: Your Journey to Self-reliance". This empowering book will guide you from uncertitude to the unwavering trust in yourself, elevating your life towards a quality of independence you've never experienced before. The opening chapters lay the groundwork of understanding self-trust and its significance, unraveling the delicate relationship between trust and confidence. Delve into the factors that shape and influence self-trust as you dive deeper. Explore how your past, particularly your childhood and past experiences, have laid the foundation of your self-trust. Conquer your self-doubt, learning how to overcome the storm of uncertainty that threatens your confidence and peace of mind. Discover the intricate psychology of self-trust -- the cognitive processes, and the impact of positive and negative influences. Understand how your emotional dynamics - your fear, anxiety, and emotional intelligence contribute to your journey of self-trust. Unveil proven strategies for building and strengthening your self-trust. Cultivate a practice of self-love, acceptance, and compassion, and learn how to consistently foster self-trust through discipline and routine. Understand the positive impact of healthy relationships and the process of learning from your mistakes on strengthening your self-trust. As you transition into the chapters of building self-reliance, learn the importance and influences on becoming self-reliant. Unearth steps to cultivate independence, resilience, and self-efficacy, and take your confidence to a whole new level. Grasp the art of setting healthy boundaries, and explore how hobbies and acquiring new skills can assist in enhancing self-reliance. Finally, imbibe practical ways of implementing self-trust and self-reliance in everyday life, aiming at balance, celebrating your wins, and consistently evaluating and readjusting. "From Doubt to Trust: Your Journey to Self-reliance" is not just another self-help book. It's an awakening, a journey where you are the hero, and the prize is a transformed, self-reliant you. Let's start this journey together. No more doubts. The era of trust starts now. It's time to embrace your potential! CONTENTS: - Building Self-Trust: Understanding the Fundamentals ◦ The Importance of Self-Trust ◦ The Relationship Between Self-Trust and Confidence ◦ Factors That Influence Self-Trust - Origin of Self-Trust ◦ The Role of Childhood in Developing Self-Trust ◦ The Influence of Experience on Self-Trust - Understanding Self-Doubt ◦ How Self-Doubt Erodes Self-Trust ◦ Overcoming Self-Doubt - The Psychology of Self-Trust ◦ Cognitive Processes Involved in Self-Trust ◦ The Impact of Positivity and Negativity on Self-Trust - Role of Emotions in Self-Trust ◦ Influence of Fear and Anxiety ◦ Harnessing Emotional Intelligence - Strategies for Building Self-Trust ◦ Practicing Self-Love and Acceptance ◦ Developing Self-Compassion - Maintaining Consistency to Foster Self-Trust ◦ The Importance of Persistence ◦ Building Discipline and Routine - Impact of Healthy Relationships on Self-Trust ◦ Cultivating Positive Relationships ◦ Dealing With Toxic Relationships - The Role of Mistakes in Building Self-Trust ◦ Learning From Failures ◦ Embracing Imperfection - Building Self-Reliance: The Basics ◦ The Importance of Self-Reliance ◦ Influences on Self-Reliance - Steps to Cultivate Self-Reliance ◦ Fostering Independent Thinking ◦ Building Resilience - The Role of Confidence in Self-Reliance ◦ Understanding Self-Efficacy ◦ Boosting Confidence + MORE

Book Fostering Resilient Learners

Download or read book Fostering Resilient Learners written by Kristin Souers and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue--childhood trauma--and its profound effect on learning and teaching. Grounded in research and the authors' experience working with trauma-affected students and their teachers, Fostering Resilient Learners will help you cultivate a trauma-sensitive learning environment for students across all content areas, grade levels, and educational settings. The authors--a mental health therapist and a veteran principal--provide proven, reliable strategies to help you * Understand what trauma is and how it hinders the learning, motivation, and success of all students in the classroom. * Build strong relationships and create a safe space to enable students to learn at high levels. * Adopt a strengths-based approach that leads you to recalibrate how you view destructive student behaviors and to perceive what students need to break negative cycles. * Head off frustration and burnout with essential self-care techniques that will help you and your students flourish. Each chapter also includes questions and exercises to encourage reflection and extension of the ideas in this book. As an educator, you face the impact of trauma in the classroom every day. Let this book be your guide to seeking solutions rather than dwelling on problems, to building relationships that allow students to grow, thrive, and--most assuredly--learn at high levels.

Book The Rugged Life

    Book Details:
  • Author : Clint Emerson
  • Publisher : Rodale Books
  • Release : 2022-05-10
  • ISBN : 0593235207
  • Pages : 430 pages

Download or read book The Rugged Life written by Clint Emerson and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become self-reliant, live off the land, and be prepared for the unexpected in this modern guide to self-sufficiency and homesteading from New York Times bestselling author, retired Navy SEAL, and survival skills expert Clint Emerson. “Add The Rugged Life by former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson to your library today and get on the path to independence and self-sufficiency.”—Jack Carr, Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Devil’s Hand Clint Emerson is the go-to expert for surviving the first minutes, hours, and days of a crisis. Now, in The Rugged Life, he works with modern homesteading experts to show you how to thrive over the long-term—for months, years, or even a lifetime—by being prepared and self-sufficient. You can live the Rugged Life completely off-the-grid by farming your own food and using the waste from your toilet for compost. Or, you can live it by adding solar panels to your suburban home and keeping chickens and bees in your backyard. You can even live the Rugged Life in a city by simply gathering the salad for tonight’s dinner from your windowsill garden. Each of these homesteading and prepper long-term survival skills stand on their own, and taken together, they can help you design the independent life you want for yourself and your family. • Be your own homesteader: Make your own shampoo and face creams; pickle and ferment food; make natural bug spray and cleaning products; smoke meat; tan a hide • Be your own protector: Create a last-resort emergency plan; gather medicinal plants; protect against dangerous animals and threats; understand survival first aid • Be your own provider: Hunt for game; make a gillnet; set snares; forage for wild foods; build a rabbit hutch; ice fish; butcher a pig; keep bees • Be your own builder: Retrofit a van; set up solar, microhydro, and geothermal power; create a water catchment and filtration system; build a shipping container home • Be your own farmer: Grow a victory garden; build a greenhouse; waffle garden to save space and resources; build a root cellar; can, dry, and store crops; operate a tractor With hundreds of step-by-step, illustrated, self-sustaining skills and projects, The Rugged Life is for everyone who feels they can use more adventure, freedom, and choice in their life—everyone ready to get out of their comfort zone and try new, hard, profoundly rewarding things.