Facing freezing temperatures, starvation, and the constant threat of death, one man transcended the horrors of World War II concentration camps and transformed his suffering into a philosophy that would go on to inspire millions. In his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl describes how having a sense of purpose acts as a guiding force, helping individuals endure suffering. By viewing his suffering as an opportunity to exercise his inner freedom, Frankl was able to maintain a sense of control over his life. How we frame our circumstances, challenges, and identities profoundly affects our well-being. Even in situations where our control is severely limited, we can always reframe our perspective to improve our chances of overcoming hardship. Reframing can provide the motivation to persist when progress is slow and the determination to try again after failure. In many ways, the pursuit of wisdom is a quest for better, more construc...