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Anti-Fragile Mindset

Meaning

An advanced psychological and biological state where an individual not only withstands stressors but actively improves and gains capacity from exposure to volatility, challenge, and hormonal fluctuations. This is a clinically relevant concept extending beyond simple resilience, which only implies returning to a baseline. The anti-fragile individual exhibits a positive adaptation to acute or managed physiological stress, translating into enhanced systemic function. It is a biological state characterized by a readiness for positive, stress-induced change.