The Art of Resilience

Bestselling author and adventurer Ross Edgley has dedicated years to studying resilience, culminating in his historic achievement as the first person to swim around Great Britain while breaking multiple world records. In this insightful work, he delves into mental strength, stoicism, and the training required to forge an unbreakable body. Known for remarkable feats, such as running a marathon while pulling a 1.4-tonne car and climbing a rope the height of Everest, Ross has also embraced unique experiences, including living with Yamabushi warrior monks in Japan and enduring Shamanic pain rituals in the Amazon jungle. His 1,780-mile swim around Great Britain lasted 157 days, during which he faced challenges like giant jellyfish, arctic storms, and polluted waters, pushing his limits to the extreme. Following his Sunday Times bestseller, The World's Fittest Book, which examined physical fitness, Ross now focuses on the mental aspects of endurance. He studies the performance of extreme athletes, military personnel, and psychologists to uncover the secrets of mental fitness. This groundbreaking work offers a new understanding of human potential and provides a blueprint for becoming tougher and more resilient, empowering readers to face any challenge with a disciplined mindset.