"But beneath this particular quip is the fundamental notion that girds not just [[Stoic]] philosophy but cognitive psychology: **Perspective is everything. That is, when you can break apart something, or look at it from some new angle, it loses its power over you**." ([Location 557](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=557)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[resilience]], [[mindfulness]], [[adversity]], [[failure]], [[perceived-threats]], [[anxiety]], [[fear]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]] **See Also** -- - [[202308180913 — AtN — You have the ability to reframe scenarios to protect your mental health]], [[202409250354 - B - Ender's Game]]