Good to Great by Jim Collins, framework 6 of 15
The Stockdale Paradox
A two-sided psychology for facing hard times.
Jim Collins's framework, from Good to Great, pp. 74 to 99.
- Keep unwavering faith
Retain faith that you can and will prevail in the end.
- Confront the brutal facts
At the same time, face the most brutal facts of your current reality.
From chapter: Chapter 4 - Confront The Brutal Facts (Yet Never Lose Faith), pp. 74–99
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