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Harvard Psychology Prof: “STRESS Is The #1 Cause of DISEASE - Do THIS To HEAL!” | Dr. Ellen Langer

The School of Greatness

CHAPTER

Cultivating Perspective and Agency

This chapter examines the cultural perceptions of illness and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, illustrated through the experience of a student with multiple sclerosis. It emphasizes the necessity of questioning societal norms and constructs while advocating for personal agency and critical thinking in decision-making. Ultimately, it champions the idea of finding joy in everyday experiences and recognizing the subjective nature of choices and success.

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