What will I learn about: how transforming the questions you ask yourself can unlock your authentic self instead of keeping you stuck in the past?

Discover how transforming the questions you ask yourself can unlock your authentic self instead of keeping you stuck in the past.

What will I learn about: why your perceived character flaws and childhood coping mechanisms are actually powerful survival strategies and evidence of your deep resilience?

Understand why your perceived character flaws and childhood coping mechanisms are actually powerful survival strategies and evidence of your deep resilience.

What will I learn about: Learn to reframe self-judging thoughts like 'why am I like this?' into empowering inquiries like 'what am I protecting?' to reconnect with your true identity?

Learn to reframe self-judging thoughts like 'why am I like this?' into empowering inquiries like 'what am I protecting?' to reconnect with your true identity.

What will I learn about: how to navigate senseless suffering by stopping the search for cosmic reasons and focusing instead on how you can actively respond and care for yourself?

Find out how to navigate senseless suffering by stopping the search for cosmic reasons and focusing instead on how you can actively respond and care for yourself.

What will I learn about: Recognize that readiness is a decision rather than a feeling, and learn why making imperfect choices is always better than staying paralyzed while waiting for certainty?

Recognize that readiness is a decision rather than a feeling, and learn why making imperfect choices is always better than staying paralyzed while waiting for certainty.

We Can Do Hard Things

Answers to Life's 20 Questions

Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle

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💡Have you ever wondered who you truly are beneath the layers of expectations and protective mechanisms you’ve built over the years?
💡What if the hardest challenges in your life weren't obstacles to be avoided, but actually the clearest maps to finding your authentic self?
💡Are you curious about how reframing your deepest fears can turn them from barriers into the very tools you need for growth and healing?

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Key Takeaways from We Can Do Hard Things

✓Discover how transforming the questions you ask yourself can unlock your authentic self instead of keeping you stuck in the past.
✓Understand why your perceived character flaws and childhood coping mechanisms are actually powerful survival strategies and evidence of your deep resilience.
✓Learn to reframe self-judging thoughts like 'why am I like this?' into empowering inquiries like 'what am I protecting?' to reconnect with your true identity.
✓Find out how to navigate senseless suffering by stopping the search for cosmic reasons and focusing instead on how you can actively respond and care for yourself.
✓Recognize that readiness is a decision rather than a feeling, and learn why making imperfect choices is always better than staying paralyzed while waiting for certainty.

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Questions of Identity+

Questions of Meaning+

Moving Forward+

Questions of Worth+

Fear and Possibility+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 8

According to the text, how should we view the coping mechanisms we developed in childhood, such as making ourselves smaller or being hypervigilant?

A. As character flaws that need to be fixed immediately.
B. As evidence of our resilience and survival strategies.
C. As permanent barriers to finding our authentic selves.
D. As signs that we are inherently broken and need healing.

Question 2 of 8

What is the recommended way to reframe the question 'Why am I like this?' when struggling with personal habits or reactions?

A. 'How can I change my behavior today?'
B. 'Who is to blame for my current situation?'
C. 'What am I protecting?'
D. 'Why can't I just be happy?'

Question 3 of 8

When facing sudden loss or suffering, what is the danger of asking 'What did I do to deserve this?'

A. It assumes a cosmic transaction system where good behavior earns protection.
B. It forces you to confront your past mistakes before you are ready.
C. It prevents you from seeking medical or professional help.
D. It places too much emphasis on finding an immediate solution to the problem.

Question 4 of 8

To shift from self-blame toward personal power during difficult times, the text suggests replacing 'Why is this happening?' with which question?

A. 'What is the hidden lesson in this pain?'
B. 'How can I respond to what is happening?'
C. 'When will this suffering finally end?'
D. 'Who can I ask to fix this situation?'

Question 5 of 8

How does the text define 'readiness' when it comes to making big life changes?

A. A moment of complete confidence and certainty.
B. A state achieved only after thorough research and preparation.
C. A feeling that naturally arrives when the time is perfect.
D. A decision you make, rather than a feeling you wait for.

Question 6 of 8

According to the text, what is the true nature of confidence?

A. The complete absence of insecurity and doubt.
B. The ability to project perfection to those around you.
C. The willingness to act in spite of your doubts.
D. The feeling of being completely prepared for any outcome.

Question 7 of 8

Why can the fear of success be just as paralyzing as the fear of failure?

A. Because success often leads to financial instability.
B. Because success brings visibility, responsibility, and demands that you change.
C. Because success means you will no longer have any goals to strive for.
D. Because success guarantees that you will lose your closest friends.

Question 8 of 8

How does the text suggest stopping a 'what-if' fear spiral, such as worrying about making a huge mistake?

A. By asking, 'What happens if I don't try?'
B. By writing down a list of every possible negative outcome.
C. By waiting until you feel 100% ready before taking action.
D. By seeking validation from as many trusted friends as possible.

We Can Do Hard Things — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2Who am I? Questions of identity
3Why is this happening? Questions of meaning
4The hidden power of questions
5Questions about worth
6What if…? Questions of fear and possibility
7Final summary

We Can Do Hard Things Summary & Overview

We Can Do Hard Things (2025) explores twenty profound questions about identity, meaning, resilience, and authentic living through the lens of personal stories and practical wisdom. The questions aim to reframe life's most challenging aspects not as obstacles to overcome, but as opportunities to discover who we really are beneath our fears, expectations, and protective mechanisms.

Who Should Listen to We Can Do Hard Things?

Those recovering from trauma or difficult childhoods who are working to understand how their past experiences shaped them
Self-help and personal development enthusiasts who enjoy psychology, mindfulness, and growth-oriented content with practical tools
Anyone facing fear about taking risks or making changes

About the Author: Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle

Glennon Doyle is the CEO and Founder of Treat Media and author of multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Untamed, and Love Warrior, an Oprah's Book Club selection. Named one of the "50 Most Powerful People in Podcasting," she co-hosts the chart-topping, We Can Do Hard Things. She founded the nonprofit Together Rising, which has distributed more than $55 million to women, families, and children in crisis.

Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award winner who served as the United States' leading scorer in multiple World Cup tournaments and Olympics. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK and co-hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, which was named the #1 New Podcast of 2021 on Apple Podcasts. She is a founder and part owner of Angel City FC, the first majority-female-owned soccer team in history.

Amanda Doyle serves as Vice President and General Counsel for Together Rising and is a member of its Board of Directors. A former attorney at Hogan Lovells and Legal Fellow with International Justice Mission, she now works as Glennon Doyle's business manager and co-hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast. She oversees legal matters, risk management, and policy development while helping cultivate new initiatives to strengthen organizational impact.

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