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The Misunderstood Meaning of Toughness: A Contrarian Perspective

The Misunderstood Meaning of Toughness: A Contrarian Perspective

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Sep 10, 2023
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The Misunderstood Meaning of Toughness: A Contrarian Perspective
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When you hear the word "tough," what comes to mind? Some might think it means handling tough times without batting an eye. But let's think again. Let's look at the story of the 1954 Texas A&M football team, nicknamed the Junction Boys.

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Under the hard hand of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, these boys trained for ten rough d…

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