Anger and aggression sometimes seem to be protective, because they bring energy to bear on a particular situation, but that energy is blind. It takes a calm mind to be able to consider things from different angles and points of view.
—Dalai Lama
Imagine as a captain, you let the sails on your boat stay in the same position as they started—with no adjustment to storms, ships, or the wind. You may start out soaring, but eventually you would reach disaster.
Managing your emotions allows you freedom to choose your response in your MTMs. If you encounter storms or even a shifting wind, you can recalibrate your course. You can adjust your sails.
The late Steven Covey, who authored one of the most popular self-help ...
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