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Transitioning into the realm of human emotion, the speaker notes that we naturally respond with happiness or unhappiness depending on whether we encounter tools or obstacles. Tools are perceived positively—they facilitate progress—while obstacles evoke negative feelings because they impede our goals. When we see a problem as an obstacle, we experience discomfort, prompting us to stop, assess, and prepare. This state of preparation, often associated with anxiety, ramps up physiological resources as the mind gears up for action.