[iugtmkbdfil834]

<< The point is that someone in bad circumstances can focus on the task

There is something to be said about being able to focus on something other than your immediate surroundings. This one guy[1], for example, was apparently focused on the task of infiltrating Auschwitz.

[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witold_Pilecki

[Aeglaecia]

of course the work of viktor frankl must also be noted here

[dirtyhippiefree]

Absolutely, but continuing the thought will result in a long list…