The Art of Resilience

What are the limits of the human mind and body? - 157 days at sea - 2,884 kilometres - 1 indestructible man Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley has been undertaking extreme experiments for years, pushing his body to the very limits of what is possible. He became the first person in history to swim around the whole of Great Britain. During this epic 2,884-kilometre journey, Ross swam amongst giant jellyfish, through arctic storms and across polluted shipping lanes – he swam so hard and fast that his tongue began to disintegrate. Ross draws on his swimming experience and incredible feats of endurance to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship, and adversity. He also studies the achievements of extreme athletes, military and fitness specialists, and psychologists to unlock the secrets of mental fitness and explore the concepts of resilience, endurance, courage, and disciplined thinking in the face of adversity.