Taking a risk because you’re angry is just a reaction with nicer branding. Wait a night before the big move.

RESILIENCE

WHAT THIS MEANS

Anger is excellent at making a decision feel like courage. It supplies all the certainty and none of the thinking, so quitting, posting or confronting feels bold when it is really just fast. The tell is that the move is aimed at a person rather than at something you actually want, and courage can wait a day where a reaction cannot.

When the urge to do something big arrives while you are hot, set it down until morning. Write the message and leave it unsent. If it still looks right after sleep, you will do it better anyway.

A QUESTION TO SIT WITH

Which decision did anger make for you before morning came?

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