Core Concept: Adversity Intelligence (AQ) - AQ is presented as a roadmap for facing discomfort and challenges, applicable to everyone, not just those with addiction [3][4] - AQ is not just a measure but a set of tools to navigate an increasingly challenging world [4] - AQ framework (Control, Ownership, Reach, Endurance) is recovery science, enabling growth after setbacks [18] Addiction and Recovery - The opposite of addiction is connection, highlighting the importance of community and support [15] - Addiction is reframed not as a moral failing but as a medical problem, advocating for compassion and understanding [23][24] - Neuroplasticity demonstrates the brain's ability to rewire for both addiction and recovery [19] The Power of Perspective and Transformation - Circumstances may be unchangeable, but the response is a choice, emphasizing personal agency [6] - Pain, when given a framework, can transform individuals, turning suffering into meaning and purpose [17][28] - Brokenness, like in the art of Kintsugi, doesn't signify the end but can be the start of something more magnificent, with cracks highlighted as beautiful [8][9][27] Practical Application and Impact - The speaker's nonclinical meth program in Australia shifted the justice system's approach to addiction and influenced drug reform policy [5][16] - AQ tools have reached over 1 million people in 137 countries, demonstrating its global impact [18] - The goal is to restore smiles to 11 million people, showcasing that AQ is a superpower [28]