You don't have to be a genius when you're surrounded by morons.
The more you worry, the more you throw off the delicate balance of hormones required for health.
Nothing is given to man on earth - struggle is built into the nature of life, and conflict is possible - the hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen.
A hero has faced it all: he need not be undefeated, but he must be undaunted.
We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.
If you're successful and stressed out, you're succeeding in spite of your stress, not because of it.
We need to distinguish between stress and stimulation. Having deadlines, setting goals, and pushing yourself to perform at capacity are stimulating. Stress is when you're anxious, upset, or frustrated, which dramatically reduce your ability to perform.
Chaos is impatient. It's random. And above all it's selfish. It tears down everything just for the sake of change, feeding on itself in constant hunger. But Chaos can also be appealing. It tempts you to believe that nothing matters except what you want.
Each person's grief journey is unique as a fingerprint or a snowflake.
I'm confident in myself, either way. I've pitched big games all my life.
Writing is a fine therapy for people who are perpetually scared of nameless threats. . . for jittery people.