Life throws challenges at us—some small, some life-altering. Resilience isn’t just about “toughing it out.” It’s about understanding the science of recovery, the art of mindset, and the habits that help you rise stronger.

Tom Burns has spent over two decades in the Australian Army Psychology, Special Forces, and Intelligence, including multiple deployments to Afghanistan and East Timor. He’s been at the side of people facing the toughest situations imaginable—bombings, shootings, and the chaos of war.