CHALLENGE YOUR BODY, TRAIN YOUR MIND, EXTEND YOUR LIFE Every day, you face a choice that will determine your health, happiness and longevity. Will you choose the path of least resistance--or embrace the challenges that build true strength? In The Hardiness Effect, Dr Paul Taylor, former Royal Navy aircrew officer and Adjunct Professor turned psychophysiologist, exposes the hidden dangers of modern comfort culture and provides clear, science-backed strategies for reclaiming your energy, focus and health. Combining cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom, Dr Taylor shows that stress isn't the enemy--it can be the catalyst for becoming biologically younger, mentally stronger and more resilient. This is the science of hardiness the ability to grow through discomfort and turn life's pressures into progress. You'll learn how to: rewire your brain to thrive under pressureuse hormetic stress to transform your body into an age-defying machinemaster the four pillars of psychological resilienceharness light, cold, heat and nature as powerful healing toolslive a life that's aligned with your purpose and values. If you're tired of feeling flat, foggy or stuck in habits that don't serve you, The Hardiness Effect will help you break free and become your strongest, sharpest, most resilient self.