The Surprising Truth About Academic Resilience: It Can Be Learned

The Mastery Project Podcast · Oct 23, 2026 · 19m · transcript

The conversation explores the concept of academic resilience, emphasizing that it is a learnable skill rather than a fixed trait. Dr. Dougherty discusses various strategies and research findings that highlight the importance of resilience in academic success, particularly in high-pressure programs.

Takeaways

Resilience is a learnable skill

Institutional support enhances resilience

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Academic Resilience

03:06 The Science Behind Resilience

05:59 Coping Strategies and Flexibility

09:22 Generational Differences in Resilience

11:57 Resilience in STEM Education

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