In this week's episode, we explore stress. What is stress? What causes stress and how can we deal with it? We contemplate whether stress is objectively negative and delve into the view of stress as a motivator and ultimately, positive reaction to happenings around us.&nbsp;
































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 Links and references for this episode 























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<li><a href="http://www.webvisionsevent.com/">WebVisions</a> - Paul is speaking at WebVisions Chicago this September!</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/paulmcaleer/status/486478829423460352">Twitter Stress Thread</a></li>
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#19: Recharging

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