Keep calm?

Can’t we avoid the harsh realities for a while, and just bask in the sweetness of summer, pleads Kate Townshend

Coming up for air

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can manage how we deal with challenges. Our expert guide will help you survive (and even thrive) when things get tough

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Masculinity influencers, alpha-male hustle bros and staid self-help gurus all claim the equation for toughening up is a simple one: hard things done often equals increased resilience. But would a month of 5am wake-ups, cold showers, long rucks and an intimidating physical test extend our writer’s breaking point or just cause him to break?

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