BOTH SIDES.


"When you understand both sides of the equation, it is easy to manage your emotions," Mr. Pojo.

The first and only time I had issues with my boss was a day when he sent me on an errand. Given the nature of things, prices had gone up compared to the last time, and I was strangled. Trust me, it wasn't nice.

I called and called, but my boss wasn't picking up (more like, his line wasn't going through). Combined with the heavy load I was carrying, the distance I walked, and the scorching sun that day, I got to the office furious.

If you know me, you'll know I have a terrible temper. Coupled with what I had suffered, I didn't realize I came off as rude. When he told his side of the story, I felt bad for being angry.

He had tried reaching me and was worried about why I was taking so much time, but he wasn't able to reach me because the network servers had a bit of a glitch that day.

With a better understanding, I would've kept my emotions in check. The crazy thing about any emotion-tied action is that you'd regret it in no time, especially if it's negative, because emotions are temporary.

As my coach would often say, "At the height of emotions, a man loses his sense of reasoning." When you're at the height of emotions, learn to first keep quiet; mind what comes out of your mouth and try to reason rationally with the holistic picture, not just the piece you're experiencing.

Dearest reader, learn to reason even at the height of emotions! Understand both sides and don't allow your emotions to make a fool out of you, like they did to me then. Keep in mind that the effects or consequences of an emotional outburst or action could last a lifetime.



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