Let's look at these myths. Stress is the same for everybody. Stress is different for each of us. Stress is always bad for you. According to this view, zero stress makes us happy and health.
Stress can be the kiss of death or the spice of life.
The issue, really, is how to manage it. Stress is everywhere, so you can't do anything about it. You can plan your life so that stress does not overwhelm you. Effective planning involves setting priorities and working on simple problems first, solving them, and then going on to more complex difficulties. When stress is mismanaged, it's difficult to prioritize.