In this episode, Carl challenges the idea that resilience is about toughness or enduring pain, arguing instead that real resilience comes from thoughtful design that avoids unnecessary exposure in the first place. Using a powerful backcountry skiing analogy, he explains how shifting from managing danger to choosing safer terrain reframed his understanding of risk, joy, and sustainability. The lesson carries directly into planning and life: Resilience isn’t about surviving fragile systems through grit, but about building plans with margin and guardrails so failure is survivable and courage isn’t constantly required.
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