21. Responding in Anger | Impulse vs intent

14/09/2020 8 min Episodio 21
21. Responding in Anger | Impulse vs intent

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When you react in anger, what is your intent? Often it's to lash out; the reflective and thoughtful part of your brain is taken out of picture. But if you think of a really clever and biting response, what do you hope will be the result of those words? It’s unlikely to persuade. More likely it’s a quasi-cognitive-orgasmic release of F*&k You.Awake + Aware | Our 2026 RetreatJoin us at Awake and Aware, our 3-day retreat in Scottsdale, AZ. March 1-4, 2026. Space is limited.Learn More Here🎓 P.S. This is a CME event.The Flameproof CourseThe hidden anti-burnout curriculum we all should have learned in training. Cohort 3 begins Sept 10, 2024. Get the deets For full show notes of this episode and all sorts of other goodies, visit our podcast websiteWe Discuss:[00:00:29] The fires outside and in;[00:01:22] Considering your intent in responses;[00:04:17] When you react in anger, what is your intent?[00:04:55] How being in an extended legal action made me a monster while fighting a monster;[00:07:29] Responding with hate vs wisdom.