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At work, people tend to fall into two camps when a problem pops up: the Lone Wolf who dives in solo, and the Team Player who reaches out for help. Both approaches can work, but they build resilience in totally different ways.

The Lone Wolf: DIY All the Way
Lone Wolves thrive on figuring things out themselves. Every solo win boosts their confidence and makes them fiercely self-reliant. They know their stuff because they've explored it firsthand.

But this go-it-alone mindset can backfire. They might waste time reinventing the wheel or hit a wall with no one to turn to. Their resilience is strong—until it’s not.

The Team Player: Stronger Together
Team Players believe in the power of collaboration. They ask questions, share ideas, and lean on their network to move faster and smarter. Their resilience comes from community. When they fall, someone’s there to help.

The downside? Relying too much on others can leave their independent problem-solving skills underdeveloped; if left to their own devices, they may struggle.

So, Who’s Tougher?
The truth: it's contextual. The most resilient people know when to go solo and when to team up.

Take a moment to reflect: Are you a Lone Wolf who could use more collaboration? Or a Team Player who could stretch their solo skills?

The strongest pros are flexible. They adapt, switch gears, and draw strength from both independence and connection.