Resilience

What is the main theme discussed by Holmes in the passage?

• Resilience of the human mind

• The unpredictability of London weather

• The importance of friendship

• The art of deduction

According to Holmes, how does a resilient mind perceive failure?

• As a terminus

• As feedback

• As a personal flaw

• As a sign to give up

What example does Holmes use to illustrate resilience in academics?

• Miss Ava's improvement in physics

• Master Jamal's football success

• Holmes' own experiences

• Watson's medical career

What strategy does Holmes suggest for achieving grand ambitions?

• Reframing failure

• Practicing self-compassion

• Incremental progress

• Relying on a support network

How does Holmes describe the role of a support network in building resilience?

• As unnecessary

• As a sign of weakness

• As anchors in the storm

• As a distraction

What does Holmes imply about the nature of resilience?

• It is an innate quality

• It is a skill that can be developed

• It is only for the fortunate few

• It is irrelevant in modern life

What does Holmes mean by 'The game, Watson'?

• The literal game of football

• The challenge of cultivating resilience

• A detective game

• A metaphor for life

1. How does Holmes describe the phenomenon of resilience, and what examples does he provide to illustrate it?

What methods does Holmes suggest for cultivating resilience, and how does he justify their effectiveness?

What is the significance of resilience according to Holmes, and how does it relate to the concept of the "true measure" of a person?