Marie Forleo, the author of this book, once watched her mother patch up a busted radio antenna with sheer grit. It wasn’t the action itself, but the words her mom said that would change Marie’s whole life. Her mother stated, “Nothing in life is that complicated. You can pull off whatever you set your mind to if you just roll up your sleeves, get in there, and knock it out. Everything is figureoutable.” This straightforward mantra took hold in Forleo’s heart and became the “most powerful driving force” in her life.

Any challenge or aspiration can be tackled or reached, no matter your background, past screw-ups, or lack of know-how. Forleo’s own journey backs up this belief. “Everything Is Figureoutable” philosophy helped her break free from an abusive relationship, land competitive gigs, dig herself out of massive debt, and build a multimillion-dollar empire from scratch. This all-encompassing mindset applies to every area of life, whether you’re wrestling with everyday headaches or chasing down major life goals like launching a business or beating addiction.

It comes down to this: first, we must change ourselves, and then the world around us will transform as well. This shift kicks off with the belief that we have what it takes to flip our circumstances around. What should you start with? Shift your mindset toward growth by converting harmful thoughts into questions that move you forward.

Your next step is to actually give approaches a shot before writing them off. Keep taking action and team up with others to crank up the philosophy’s impact through collaboration. Ultimately, the belief that everything is figureoutable sets you up to become virtually unstoppable.