Humans can withstand almost inconceivable stress — and you … - Jocko Willink

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Humans can withstand almost inconceivable stress — and you can too. So that is your first step: Gain perspective. And to do that you must do something critical in many situations: Detach. Whatever problems or stress you are experiencing, detach from them. Stress is generally caused by what you can’t control.

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Alternative Names: John Gretton "Jocko" Willink • John Gretton Willink

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