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A fter reading “Resilient: How to grow an unshakable core of calm, strength, and happiness” by Rick Hanson, I learned several useful tips and strategies to build inner strengths when confronting life challenges. The book emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude, and explains how these elements can help us remain calm during stressful situations. Although it all seems relatively straightforward, I didn’t realize how intentional you need to be in order to proactively practice these three elements on a daily basis. Hanson talks about how we can hardwire these psychological resources (compassion and gratitude) into our system by resting our attention on them with mindfulness. We can then draw on these resources during periods of hardship and as we meet with daily stressors.  Hanson also believes that every individual has three fundamental needs: (1) safety, (2) satisfaction, (3) and connection. When we are faced with a challenge, it’s important to “be mi...

The RealReal: Investment Memorandum  ____________________________________________________________________________ To: Clark Hanson, CEO of Anima Mundi Development Partners  From: Wen-Hsin Kuo Date: 04/08/24 Subject: Investment Recommendation  After deep consideration of AMDP’s investment thesis and core beliefs, I strongly advise that the firm consider an investment in The RealReal. As the world’s largest online luxury resale marketplace, The RealReal is propelled by the ‘generational headwind’ of environmentally conscious young buyers who are eager to promote sustainability in response to the detriments of fast fashion. The RealReal’s business model and mission strongly aligns with our values and has strong potential to generate substantial year over year returns.  In this memo you will find the following items: Review of AMDP’s sustainability guidelines  Description of The RealReal’s background, financial track record, and claims  Two expert opinions on ...

After browsing through our selection for Book 2, I decided to read “Resilient: How to grow an unshakable core of calm, strength, and happiness” by Rick Hanson. The title resonated with me, as I've been striving to become more resilient after facing numerous obstacles and personal challenges in the past year.  Hanson writes this book through a scientific lens that is rooted in neuroscience and positive psychology. As a cognitive science major, I have taken numerous neuroscience and psychology classes at USC and this book immediately spoke to me. I hoped that Hanson would provide me with some insight on how to live my life with more inner peace. In "Resilient," Hanson outlines strategies to develop twelve inner strengths designed to help us navigate life's challenges and cultivate resources like determination, self-worth, and kindness for handling adversity. As someone with a type A personality and an anxious attachment style, I often experience significant anxiety and ...