Coping in Good Times and Bad
Developing Fortitude
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Coping in Good Times and Bad
Developing Fortitude
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Developing Fortitude
Developing Fortitude
What animals in the wild can teach us about coping with stress
One of the best books I have read on the topic of stress is called Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers; it’s by Robert Sapolsky, a biologist from Stanford University. When visiting Africa, one of my most memorable experiences was an excursion to the Masai Mara in Kenya. Lions were waiting quietly for their prey even when they appeared to be tearing and devouring an earlier catch. We observed zebras enjoying their day as they clustered around a watering hole. Meanwhile, a lion was ready to move towards the same spot, possibly eyeing his next meal. The zebras continued to drink until the very last moment and then, as one, took flight, speedily disappearing from sight. The collective outstripped the predator.
The Sydney Morning Herald