The Gentle Power of Sisu
I had a great chat with Dr. Elisabet Lahti about this extraordinary Finnish concept.
This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity.
Together, they explore the meaning of sisu and how it can help us persevere even when we think we’ve reached our limits. Dr. Lahti shares her own personal experiences of struggle and growth, illustrating how strength and gentleness can coexist and create a more compassionate, resilient world.
This heartfelt conversation is a celebration of inner power, perseverance, and the human capacity to overcome hardship with grace.
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Listen to the full episode here.
Nice. There's a great quote from Dr. Lahti in a recent edition of the Economist:
"The idea is not to find sisu, it is not lost." ...remember moments of sisu in your life and what allowed you to overcome hardship.
Lines up nicely with interventions for confidence and resilience.