Thought Tweet #975 Emotions + Stress = Irrational Behaviour

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Emotions cause us to do illogical/irrational things, things we regret.

Stress can act like a hair trigger, accelerating and expanding this effect of Emotions. 

Can you keep a finger on your Emotion pulse?

Do you know when Stress is getting the better of you?

Typically, people answer "Yes" to both those questions.

Typically, people are wrong on both accounts.

Thought Tweet #974 When you make a fine argument...shut up, listen, watch, & learn. 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

First, learn about the extent of the fineness of your argument. I mean, bring your thick skin and thin skull...and keep your ego under full control.

Was your argument really as fine as you thought?

Thought Tweet #973 People do a better job of accepting difficult messages if the message-delivery process does not challenge them.

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Negative messages are a problem.

Negative delivery of messages is a bigger problem.