Friday, 5 April 2019

What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world

(Aalto University) The first study dedicated to sisu looks at more than 1,000 responses on what the concept means -- as well as whether it is inherently a good thing. One of the most prominent aspects apparent in the data: extraordinary perseverance, in other words, an individual's ability to surpass preconceived limitations, either mentally or physically, by accessing stored-up energy reserves.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/2VozOAL

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