Why is it that some people react to seemingly trivial emotional upset - like
failing an unimportant exam - with distress, while others power through
life-changing tragedies showing barely any emotional upset whatsoever? How do
some people shine brilliantly at public speaking when others stumble with their
words and seem on the verge of an anxiety attack? Why do some people sink into
all-consuming depression when life has dealt them a poor hand, while in others
it merely increases their resilience? The difference between too much pressure
and too little can result in either debilitating stress or enduring demotivation
in extreme situations. However, the right level of