How do you assess stress tolerance? That is the question of the month. If you define stress as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” And understand that what causes stress can be highly individualistic, can change over time, and can be influenced by prior experience, age, and life situation. While also understanding that there is no way to make the perceived stress the same for every individual. But your organization has determined that it is an important attribute to assess in others, both subjectively and objectively. How do you do it? … Asking for a friend.
As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins.
Visual credits to, Featured Image: @Rainmaker1973
Quotes: @BearGrylls @ustonymc @fraveris @arealmofwonder
Quotes:
1. “Fix the tent while the weather is calm. The storm is always coming.” – Bear Grylls
2. “As soon as you’re through with me.” Patton said, “The Kraut has stuck his head in a meatgrinder and this time I’ve got hold of the handle.” – General Patton to General Eisenhower on when he could launch a counterattack at the Battle of the Bulge.
3. “Don’t go backwards – You’ve already been there.” – Ray Charles
4. “Opossums don’t spread rabies, eat thousands of ticks, and get rid of waste. Don’t hurt them, they’re keeping the planet clean.” – Massimo
Bonus Quote: “If you find someone who makes you smile, who checks up on you often to see if you’re okay. Who watches out for you and wants the best for you. Who loves and respects you. Don’t let them go. People like that are hard to find.” – Franz Kafka
Sources:
Fix the tent while the weather is calm. The storm is always coming. pic.twitter.com/BBUE24Hd5V
— Bear Grylls OBE (@BearGrylls) May 6, 2026
Battle of the Bulge
BastogneGeneral Eisenhower asked General Patton when he could launch a counterattack:
“As soon as you’re through with me.” Patton said, “The Kraut has stuck his head in a meatgrinder and this time I’ve got hold of the handle.” pic.twitter.com/0RJcMztpes— ustonymc (@ustonymc) May 6, 2026
‘Don’t go backwards –
You’ve already been there.’Ray Charles pic.twitter.com/sqCmxjJZw0
— Francisco Ribeiro (@fraveris) May 6, 2026
Opossums are among the most unfairly maligned animals in North America. Their nocturnal habits, hissing, and toothy displays often lead people to view them as pests or threats. In reality, these quiet marsupials provide some of the most valuable services in urban and suburban… pic.twitter.com/XQ94ju8Vr4
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 6, 2026
“If you find someone who makes you smile, who checks up on you often to see if you’re okay. Who watches out for you and wants the best for you. Who loves and respects you. Don’t let them go. People like that are hard to find.”
~ Franz Kafka🎨 Stanislav Zhukovsky (1927) pic.twitter.com/EXY9WcBUSt
— Cian McCarthy (@arealmofwonder) May 6, 2026