I’ve always been fascinated by how we talk about toughness and endurance. On one hand, we know that resilience is something you build over time through practice, setbacks, and learning. But there’s still this romantic idea that some people are just born tough, almost like it’s in their DNA. I see this a lot in fitness circles, where someone might be praised for their “natural strength” instead of the hard work they’ve put in.
It makes me wonder: why do we cling to that idea? Does it make us feel better about our own struggles, or is it just a way to simplify something complex? Personally, I’ve found that my own endurance whether in running or even baking a tricky recipe comes from trial and error, not some innate gift. What do you think keeps this myth alive, and how can we shift the conversation to celebrate learned resilience instead?