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MENTAL MODEL · M5264

Sisu

Sisu
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A kind of tenacious, even stubborn courage that erupts in the face of extreme adversity. Unlike ordinary persistence, Sisu refers to the ability to take action even when reason says to give up.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

A mental reserve in desperate situations. When all strategies have failed and all hope is lost, the only thing left is Sisu. It is the final hard core of the human spirit and the embodiment of 'antifragile' will.

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The specific reference of 'Sisu' is yet to be verified; it may be a transliteration of a certain person, school, or concept; without reliable sources, its content should not be asserted.

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