Endlich beginnen die Schwierigkeiten

The more he was attacked in a lecture, the more combative he became. When asked about it, Niccolò Machiavelli said he lived by the motto "Finally, the difficulties begin." Only in challenging situations does one show what they are capable of. Benedikt Weibel takes this attitude as a model and embarks on a quest for answers: What drives us? How can we influence our mindset? What significance does rhythm have in our daily lives? What perspective do we have on the past, present, and future? Philosophers, psychologists, brain researchers, medical professionals, sports psychologists, as well as do-gooders, shamans, charlatans, and entrepreneurs have all explored these questions. The book summarizes the state of knowledge and ignorance—not in a dry treatise, but with many amusing and thought-provoking stories.