In our modern times, it can feel like we have lost a sense of right and wrong, adding to feelings of fear and uncertainty. In this chapter we talk about how many of the resilient people we interviewed, including United States service members who were Vietnam War prisoners of war, used their moral compass to emotionally survive life-threatening situations. Building up and sticking to a moral compass takes practice, good role models, and a willingness to do the “right thing” despite personal consequences.