HBR's 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness, Updated and Expanded (featuring "How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You" by Michael Gervais)

Come back from every setback stronger and more confident.

If you read (or listen to) nothing else on mental toughness, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you embrace challenges and adversity, learn from disappointment, and build your emotional strength and resilience.

This book will inspire you to handle tough criticism; let go of your fear of other people's opinions; recognize when to push through—and when to quit; remain steady and execute in a crisis; navigate difficult work and career transitions; and turn passion and perseverance into top performance.

HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.

This updated and expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

© 2025 Ascent Audio (Audiobook): 9781663756800

Release date

Audiobook: 2 September 2025