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9 lessons from the book It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life by Trevor Moawad: 1. Let Go of the Past. Dwelling on past mistakes or failures holds you back. Accept them, learn from them, and keep moving forward. 2. Don't Get Emotional. Big decisions are best made with a clear head. Practice thinking neutrally – focus on facts, not feelings driven by fear or excitement. 3. The Present is All You Can Control. You can't change the past, and the future isn't here yet. Make the most of the 'now' by taking action and focusing on what you can influence in this moment. 4. Don't Label Things. Calling something 'good' or 'bad' stops you from seeing it clearly. Try to describe situations without judgment to understand them better. 5. Pressure is a Choice. Stressful situations come with the territory of life. You can choose to see them as challenges or as crushing weights – the outcome depends on your mindset. 6. Negati