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.

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We 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.

21. Responding in Anger | Impulse vs intent

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21. Responding in Anger | Impulse vs intent