The Glass is Refillable: How a New Mindset Can Transform Life, Leadership & the World Around Us

What if happiness, success, and balance in life didn’t come from perfection, but from a mindset that is refillable, renewable, and always within reach? In a world moving faster than ever, many people feel pressured, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. We’re told to aim for 100%, to fix every weakness, to respond to constant negativity, and to keep performing at an impossible level. But what if the secret to a happier, more effective life is not chasing perfection - but letting it go? In The Refillable Mindset, Christian Bergenstråhle introduces the 97% Rule, a simple yet transformative idea: be satisfied with “very good,” not perfect. Through inspiring personal stories, global perspectives, and practical psychological insights, Christian shows how letting go of the last 3% can bring more productivity, more joy, and far less stress - at work, at home, and in the way we lead others. This book explores: - Why perfection is the enemy of progress and happiness - How to reframe challenges and turn chaos into opportunity - The science of positive affirmations and emotional resilience - How kindness, trust, and compassion create stronger teams - Why happiness should be a KPI — not a luxury - How negativity online affects us and the next generation - How AI can help us build healthier mindsets and better communities - How small acts of positivity can transform workplaces, families, and entire communities From Hong Kong hospitals to lightning-fast Chinese innovation, from committee rooms to crises, from leadership lessons to childhood psychology, Christian weaves together personal real-life insights that show how positivity is not naïve - it is powerful, and how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Whether you want a calmer life, a more motivated team, or a more positive world, The Refillable Mindset offers practical tools and inspiring stories to help you refill your glass every single day, and help others refill theirs too. A book for leaders, parents, young professionals and anyone who wants to live with more clarity, courage, and compassion. View Less