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

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

Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement.

If you're successful and stressed out, you're succeeding in spite of your stress, not because of it.

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.

Stress is not the spice of life any more than arsenic is. And without it, you won't feel bored.

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