Here is something that sounds backwards but is actually true: happiness comes from solving problems, not from having none.

Avoiding problems or feeling stuck makes you miserable. The secret is in the solving.

The retirement study: 50% of people get sick within the first year of retiring. Why? Our bodies are wired for stress — the healthy kind, like exercise. Total peace = the body starts shutting down.

Purpose = healthy stress. Having something to show up for keeps people alive.

Key mindset shifts:

• Life is hardship with sprinkles of ease — not the other way around
• Train yourself to put on your hard hat fast
• The speed at which you switch into hard mode is a trainable skill

Remember: You cannot get traction without friction. Breakthroughs almost always come after conflict and challenge.