Adila Towab

“It’s important to cultivate a mind-set that our abilities are not fixed so that we can grow. That has a huge impact, because our beliefs define our future actions, thus what we are likely to do: If I don’t believe I can leave an abusive relationship or that I can run a marathon, then I will most likely not take any action to do those things,”
― Katja Pantzar, The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu

“innovation happens when things are tough, not when they’re easy and comfortable.”
― Katja Pantzar, The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu

“The capacity of a society to meet the basic human needs of its citizens, establish the building blocks that allow citizens and communities to enhance and sustain the quality of their lives, and create the conditions for all individuals to reach their full potential.”
― Katja Pantzar, The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu

“Sisu gives rise to what I call an action mind-set; a courageous attitude which contributes to how we approach challenges. Sisu is a way of life to actively transform the challenges that come our way into opportunities.”
― Katja Pantzar, The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu