Mental toughness can be loosely defined as the ability to play with a normal or greater amount of talent and proficiency under adverse conditions and in pressure situations.

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An adverse result could increase the pressure on Merck to settle the outstanding cases.

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Apart from the high input cost environment, margins have been adversely affected by disproportionate growth in developing markets and mid-tier products, which have lower than segment average selling prices (ASPs) and lower demand for premium-priced products leading to an adverse product mix and a downward pressure on margins.

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We distinguish between pressure which can be a positive, motivational factor to you doing your job well, and stress which is the adverse reaction that people have to excessive pressure.

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