We explored how stress, when it is at the right dose, serves as a powerful stimulus for growth; how skills come from struggle and productive failure; and the value of actively seeking out just-manageable challenges. We also learned how to stress ourselves: in blocks that last under 2 hours, with deep focus, deliberate practice, and with our digital devices out of the picture. Finally, we saw how our mindset affects not only how we perceive stress, but also how we respond to it.
