Everything is Figureoutable

Resilience and adaptability form the foundation of Forleo’s philosophy in Everything Is Figureoutable, reinforcing the idea that success and personal growth are not dictated by circumstances but rather by an individual’s ability to persist and adjust. Forleo’s central thesis is that challenges, setbacks, and failures are inevitable, but what determines success is the mindset with which one approaches them. She dismantles the notion of fixed limitations by encouraging a “figureoutable” attitude, emphasizing that resilience is not an inherent trait but a skill that can be cultivated through intentional practice. Her storytelling reinforces this as she narrates her struggles—whether it’s overcoming self-doubt in her early career or dealing with a major logistical catastrophe, such as losing all the footage from a crucial conference. Instead of succumbing to panic, she and her team immediately developed a reshoot plan, illustrating that setbacks can serve as a test of one’s adaptability rather than a roadblock​. 

Forleo further explores the role of resilience in navigating external criticism and internal doubt. She discusses the concept of “declining defeat” through historical examples, such as Leymah Gbowee’s leadership in the Liberian peace movement. Gbowee and the women of Liberia faced relentless oppression, yet they adapted their strategies—deploying hunger strikes, protests, and even the threat of a cultural taboo—to force peace negotiations​.