mental toughness
Psychological grit required
Mental toughness is the psychological resilience to perform well under pressure, recover from setbacks, and persist through difficulty.
Athletes, soldiers, and high-performers cultivate it: Mental toughness separates good players from great ones.
The concept implies control over emotions and focus—staying composed when others would crack.
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- never give upMaintain effort indefinitely
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
bounce back · determination · tenacity · stay the course · endurance · push through · self-control · self-discipline · resolve · dig deep · mind over matter · focus · composure · courage · willpower · inner strength · self-confidence · steadfastness
- coachinghead coach, life coaching, mentorship, executive coaching, fitness coach
- athlete lifestyletraining, workouts, gym, practice, recovery
- endurancestamina, endure, perseverance, persistence, staying power
- fortitudefortitude, grit, resolve, tenacity, perseverance
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
- resilienceresilience, grit, bounce back, bouncing back, robustness
mental toughnessbrittleness
Prone to snapping
vulnerability · thin skin · sensitivity · delicacy · nervousness
mental toughnesshypersensitivity
Exaggerated response to stimuli
emotional vulnerability · oversensitivity · touchiness · neurosis · anxiety
mental toughnesscowardice
Absence of bravery
spinelessness · faintheartedness · timidity · defeatism · pusillanimity