Optimism x (Commitment + Persistence) = Resilience Change, suffering, disappointment, failure—these are inevitable life experiences. Your response to them, though, is a choice you make. Resilience in the midst of hardship is not an extraordinary characteristic shared by a select few. In fact, it’s quite ordinary. We all have what it takes to not only survive adversity, but adapt and thrive—not despite setbacks, but because of them. In Ordinary Resilience , Luis Velasquez shows how to unlock and strengthen innate resilience, preparing you to face whatever life throws your way. From growing up in poverty in the middle of a civil war in Guatemala to being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Luis understands what it means to navigate life’s obstacles. He’s helped hundreds of leaders thrive throughout change, and now he’s sharing his framework to help you do the same. With client accounts, personal anecdotes, and professional insight, Luis provides you with a source of lifelong inspiration and a roadmap you’ll return to in every challenge you face. "Ordinary Resilience offers a refreshing perspective on facing life's challenges. Luis's personal stories and professional insights offer a roadmap to help leaders harness their innate resilience, find the strength to thrive, and play the long game." -Dorie Clark , Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business. "In Ordinary Resilience , Luis Velasquez combines his amazing story of overcoming personal hardship with practical advice to help leaders unlock their innate resilience. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking the confidence and inner strength needed to thrive in the face of life's most difficult challenges." -Bryce G. Hoffman , bestselling author of American Icon and Red Teaming and President of Red Team Thinking. "There are plenty of books out there on resilience—what it is, how to cultivate it, and why it's important. All is well and good. But Luis brings a fresh, clinically grounded perspective this conversation has long been waiting for—the truth that resilience is already within us, waiting to be tapped. Through his own powerful story and practical, time-tested advice, Luis gifts us all with how to dig deep within and liberate the reservoir of resilience we've been cultivating our whole life." -Ron Carucci , Managing Partner of Navalent and bestselling, award-winning author of To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. Luis Velasquez is an executive coach in Silicon Valley and a facilitator for the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Once a university professor and research scientist, Luis helps mid-level managers to C-suite executives around the world learn, adapt, grow, and thrive by showing them how to reframe their challenges and take the most beneficial next step. Luis is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Fast Company, and was featured in bestselling author Dorie Clark's book The Long Game. An avid endurance athlete, he runs marathons, ultramarathons, and long-distance triathlons. For more information about Luis and Velas Coaching, visit