Resilience is often used in consulting practice as a synonym for mental toughness. However, the more one delves into the term, the less clear it becomes. So how is it possible to offer promising resilience training? Entertainingly and with numerous examples from real life, the author presents a curious and critical assessment of the contradictions surrounding the term resilience and its usage. He invites interested laypeople as well as professionals from coaching, consulting, and social work to reflect on resilience with him and gain an alternative perspective on the topic.