According to conventional wisdom, every person on the planet faces challenges, even though it sometimes seems that a chosen few skate through life unscathed. The truth is, at some point or another, events—a broken heart, family conflicts, a health crisis, job loss, money problems, political upheaval—will bring us to our knees. The good news is that it’s possible to survive (and even thrive) afterward as long as we’re resilient. Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity or change and recover well from hardship and tragedy. Our resilience can deepen if we face the stresses of life. My favorite go-to source for boosting my personal resilience is a terrific book published over a decade ago that is full of timeless wisdom and useful tools. “The Resilience Factor: 7 Essential Skills for Overcoming Life’s Inevitable Obstacles,” by Drs. Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatté, is based on proven ways …