What happen in our head during stress?
What happens to our bodies during stress?
Negative emotions and the stress that inspires them
Making decisions under fire
It's never too late to change
Having goals and making plans
Feeling in control, even when we're not
Learning the hard way (through an unfortunate series of break-ins)
Interview with a real American badass
Getting to the gym across the street
Three days in Xpujil (Jon's story)
Puzzles, games, and bear attacks
Fostering resilence in children
Practicing positive thinking
Don't eat the poison berries
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted
Money doesn't buy happiness, but misery takes credit
The biggest irony of my modern life
Afterword: pursuing happiness.