Psychology says boomers didn't develop resilience because they were stronger than the generations that followed - they developed it because they were raised in a time when the alternative was never presented, and a generation for which stopping was simply not on offer developed a relationship with difficulty that later generations have been trying to replicate but have not yet managed - Silicon Canals

"Boomers grew up in a world where discomfort was normal. Jobs weren't supposed to fulfill your soul. School wasn't supposed to entertain you."

"There were three rules: men don't cry, men don't complain, and men don't talk about feelings. It was like a family heirloom nobody wanted but everybody got."

Boomers developed resilience not from being inherently stronger, but because they faced a world where discomfort was commonplace. They worked through sickness, stayed in unsatisfying jobs, and suppressed emotions as a matter of survival. The expectation was to show up and perform without complaint. This mindset was passed down through generations, creating a culture where expressing feelings was discouraged. The result was a default relationship with difficulty, shaping their approach to challenges in life and work.

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