Warriors have to keep control over their emotions. Especially over something as silly as someone calling you a name.”
-- Jake (chapter 4)

Importance: Jake has just made Marc realize he acted like a baby when he threw the pumpkin at Nathan. Jake is trying to make Marc understand that he is being overly sensitive, but that lesson will take some more time.

In fact, you are the problem. We aren't going to change the problems. We are going to change your attitude.”
-- Jake (chapter 4)

Importance: Jake and Marc are discussing the problems Marc feels he is facing and how to handle them. Marc still believes that his mother should not make him attend day camp, that his coach should not push him to compete, and that his mother should buy him a new bike. Jake will help Marc understand that his attitude needs to change about these issues so that he can deal with each of them...