Stress is a byproduct of subconscious beliefs you have about the world. You can't choose not to believe something. You believe it because you think it's true. To eliminate stress, you must learn to challenge these beliefs so that you see them differently.

The more you worry, the more you throw off the delicate balance of hormones required for health.

The reason humans experience so much more stress than other species isn't just because we think more, but also because we think differently.

We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.

You might think that shifting your thoughts is as easy as setting your mind to it. But stressful thoughts aren't held in place through choice or will power. They're held in place through perceived truth value.

The hero is valorous because he stands up to every threat directed against his values. Heroism requires value conflict.

The truth is that stress doesn't come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about these circumstances.