"Stress primarily comes from not taking action over something that you can have some control over. If I find that some particular thing is causing me to have stress, that's a warning flag for me. What it means is... something is bothering me that I haven't yet taken action on."
"As soon as I identify it, and make the first phone call, or send the first email, or whatever we're going to do to address that situation ... even if it's not solved, the mere fact we're addressing it dramatically reduces any stress that might come from it."
Stress can stem from inaction on issues within one's control, as illustrated by the experience of remodeling stairs. Despite having construction skills, uncertainty about the project caused significant anxiety. The realization that stress often comes from ignoring problems is emphasized, with a reference to Jeff Bezos highlighting the importance of taking action. By starting the project, such as removing carpet and practicing with tools, the individual began to alleviate stress associated with the daunting task of remodeling stairs.
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