CHAPTER 8

Taking Action in Your Moments That Matter

Our results are absolutely connected to our conversations.

—Chalmer Brothers, Language and the Pursuit of Happiness

In the first phase of SOAR, Self, we equipped you to build a strong foundation to engage Your Best Self.

In the next phase, Outlook, we shared how to be on the lookout for the three biases that can skew your perception of MTMs. We equipped you with the skills to understand how MTMs can cause social threats and how to manage your negative emotions through mindfulness. Gaining equilibrium allows you to choose a response (not a reaction) that represents Your Best Self.

But you are not done. You can realize many benefits simply by managing your own emotions and being aware of how ...

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