SISU AWARD

Sisu

(see’-soo) noun.

Extraordinary endurance in the face of adversity · persistence, determination, guts · full of courage, tenacity, resolve, willpower, and an indomitable spirit.

Sisu is a Finnish word that cannot be translated metaphrastically into the English language,

but it refers to the idea of continuing to act even in the face of repeated failures and extreme odds. It is a way of living life by displaying perseverance even when you have reached the end of your mental and physical capacities. During the Winter War, the extreme mental toughness of Sisu was all the Finnish soldiers could rely on.

Sisu runs even deeper than grit. It is a type of mental toughness that allows you to bear the burden of your responsibilities, whatever they happen to be, with a will and perseverance that is unbreakable. It is the ability to sustain your action and fight against extreme odds. Sisu extends beyond perseverance. It is what you rely on when you feel like you have nothing left.