You know that tight knot in your stomach when things don't go your way? The frustration when someone cuts you off in traffic, or the anxiety over a looming deadline? Marcus reminds us that these feelings aren't caused by the events themselves, but by how we interpret them.

It's not the snail-paced traffic; it's our perception that we should be moving faster. What if you chose to see that traffic as a chance to listen to your favorite podcast or that deadline as a motivator to show off your efficiency? The power lies with you.

Can you think of something recently that distressed you? How might changing your view of it change the stress you feel?

Now, consider how empowering it is to know you can change the impact of external events on your life. It doesn't mean ignoring reality or pretending that challenges don't exist. It means adjusting the lens through which you see the world.

Think about the last time you felt overwhelmed by something outside of your control. Isn't it liberating to realize that you can control your reaction? The things around us don't hold the power—we hold the power in our response.

What power can you revoke today? How will you reshape your perspective to transform your experience?