This mental trick can help you alter your perspective and calm your nerves during high-stress moments.

And I dont find being insignificant depressing.

I find it uplifting.

Suddenly that seemingly life or death decision you have to make isnt that big of a deal.

Or that huge, career-ending risk youre taking merely becomes your best step forward.

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