Insight:

1. Cognitive Defusion - the process of externalising and 'defusing' difficult emotions or potential situations - and the routine of creating anticipation, hopefulness, and optimism can help lower cortisol, and stress. This can be done through the regular habit of asking ourselves questions to picture what the future might hold and how we might respond.

Quote:

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

Principle:

1. Leave yourself with no other choice than to succeed.

Insights:

1. A growth mindset enables you to see everything as trainable with practice.
2. People with a growth mindset love a challenge and don't fear failure. They believe they can learn and improve.