Master Your Impressions to Maintain Courage Under Pressure

Epictetus said, 'Don't let the force of an impression knock you off your feet.' Modern 'Cognitive Reframing' involves identifying and challenging distorted thoughts. Practice: When a frightening thought occurs ('I'm going to fail'), stop and say: 'Wait, let me see what you are.' Analyze the thought as a hypothesis, not a fact. This objective distance allows you to respond with courage instead of panic.