
Feeling stuck in a problem? Here's what Tony has to say.
Published: September 24, 2026
Duration: 3:08
“No problem is permanent, only your soul is permanent.”
Problems are a sign of life, as Tony says.
They can be blessings in disguise as they challenge us, encourage us to be resourceful and innovative, and shine a light on what really matters most.
Much like when you melt gold, most of the impurities burn off, and the most valuable parts of the metal remain.
Problems refine us. They can surface our most golden attributes in ways a problem-free life cannot.
However, sometimes we humans can get stuck because of our problems.
Tony has a name for this learned helplessness, it’s...