About the book
After you've cultivated the coziness of the Danes (hygge) and achieved the Swedish way of moderation (lagom), then what's next? How about developing your Sisu -- an \"untranslatable\" Finnish term referring to a mixture of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity, and perseverance. It's a trait that has shaped not just the fate of a nation but continues to be a guiding principle for how Finns live their daily lives. Now it can offer lessons to us all, helping us to:
- discover our inner strength
- resolve conflicts at work and home
- raise kind and resilient children
- achieve our fitness goals
- fight for what we believe in
And much more!
Editions of Sisu
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780762465064
- EBook
- ISBN 9780762493371
Read an Excerpt
After you've cultivated the coziness of the Danes (hygge) and achieved the Swedish way of moderation (lagom), then what's next? How about developing your Sisu -- an \"untranslatable\" Finnish term referring to a mixture of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity, and perseverance. It's a trait that has shaped not just the fate of a nation but continues to be a guiding principle for how Finns live their daily lives. Now it can offer lessons to us all, helping us to:
- discover our inner strength
- resolve conflicts at work and home
- raise kind and resilient children
- achieve our fitness goals
- fight for what we believe in
And much more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisu about?
After you've cultivated the coziness of the Danes (hygge) and achieved the Swedish way of moderation (lagom), then what's next? How about developing your Sisu -- an \"untranslatable\" Finnish term referring to a mixture of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity, and perseverance. It's a trait that has shaped not just the fate of a nation but continues to be a guiding principle for how Finns live their daily lives. Now it can offer lessons to us all, helping us to:
- discover our inner strength
- resolve conflicts at work and home
- raise kind and resilient children
- achieve our fitness goals
- fight for what we believe in
And much more!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sisu?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Popular psychology > Emotions and emotional intelligence
Where can I read a sample of Sisu?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780762465064
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sisu?
Joanna Nylund
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sisu is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780762465064) and ebook(ISBN 9780762493371)
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