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Pressure and deadlines, he argues, are vital for progress. Like squeezing an olive to produce oil, life’s pressure triggers our inner potential. Avoiding pressure results in stagnation—remaining on the "path of least resistance," which, although comfortable, halts growth. He warns against remaining in toxic or abusive situations simply because they’re familiar, comparing this to the dangerous complacency that sustains " Stockholm syndrome."
Even in pursuits as simple as sports or personal projects, perseverance through difficulty unlocks your latent genius. The secret, he suggests, is balancing challenge with persistence, pushing through doubt, and embracing the inevitable frustrations that come with innovation.