Resilience is probably the tool (and emotion) that every business leader needs. Whether you are naturally resilient, or self-taught when it comes to pushing through barriers, this go-to character trait is a must. I’ve experienced moments in business when it felt like the odds were stacked against me. Afterall, passion is one thing, but guaranteed outcomes are another. So, when we can’t predict everything (because, humans), we can armour up and make a challenge into a triumph. Here’s how: Be Resilient: Resilience is the ability to bounce back after being knocked down. When we’re resilient, we don’t get knocked down easily. We can recover quickly and move forward. Being resilient means having the ability to adapt to change. If you want to be resilient, you need to learn how to deal with adversity. You need to develop the ability to cope with failure, disappointment, rejection, criticism, and loss. Learn From Your Mistakes: Mistakes are inevitable. But they aren’t fatal. Learning from mistakes helps us become better people. By learning from our mistakes, we become wiser and stronger. We gain knowledge and experience that we would not have gained otherwise. Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back: Fear is a powerful emotion that holds many people back. It causes us to freeze up and do nothing. Fear paralyzes us. It stops us from moving forward. Fear makes us think negatively about ourselves and others. It keeps us stuck in our comfort zone. Take Responsibility: Taking responsibility means accepting what happened and taking action to correct it. Taking responsibility means owning up to your actions. It’s not always easy to take responsibility, especially if you feel guilty. However, if you don’t own up to your mistakes, then you won’t be able to fix them. Keep Moving Forward: If you keep moving forward, you’ll never know where you’ll end up. If you stop moving forward, you’ll find yourself standing still. If you want to succeed, you need to keep moving forward. Focus On What You Can Control: When you focus on what you can control, you’ll be less stressed out. Focusing on what you can control frees up your mind and gives you more energy. It helps you stay positive and optimistic. Lastly, have Fun!: Have fun while doing things. Enjoying what you’re doing will make you happier than focusing on what you don’t like.’ Dream big, act bigger!