The Best Tool

"Above all, your mind-set makes the difference. You can take care of yourself and pay attention to your surroundings. You can persevere with willpower." pg. 287

This excerpt from the final chapter of the book (The Survivors Club), really encompasses everything that this book has been getting at. Through reading each of the different survival stories of different people and the science behind each situation encountered, this specific quote is the backbone to all. As described by survivors, scientists and doctors, the concept of being in the proper state of mind is of the utmost importance when it comes to showing adversity and tackling life's challenging hurdles. This "advice" does not only have to be applied to situation survivals but can relate to students and adults alike. No matter what tough times we are going through now and in the future a simple switch in the mind can change how everything turns out. As many throughout this book have said, it is the most useful tool at our disposal.‏ The second part of the quote, taking care and paying attention to surroundings is something that is hard to ignore after reading such a book. The message however is not to keep you so cautious that you are paranoid of your surroundings but to always be in a mental state of alertness depending on where you are, simply because of the fact you never know when your life can all of a sudden be at risk. Its something many of us should take into account in our daily lives, when we are alone traveling, etc. Again, to do this your mind must be set in the right direction in order to stay clear and organized. Alot can be accomplished when absorbing this entire message.