Calm Is A Superpower
October 18, 2024
Some days, I feel unstoppable. I handle meetings, conflicts, negotiations and issues with ease. Everything just flows.
Other days (thankfully rare), it feels like a constant struggle. I’m jumpy, reactive, and not very productive.
When I reflect on what separates these two states, it always comes down to my internal mindset.
When I’m calm on the inside, I respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. In challenging situations, I don’t lash out. I look the other way. If someone cuts me off or fails to do their part, I give them the benefit of the doubt and move on. If things aren’t progressing as fast as I’d like, I stay patient. When provoked, I don’t take the bait.
At my best, I keep my behavior in perspective—both mine and others’. I focus on doing the right thing, not the easy thing, no matter the pressure or influence around me.
A calm mind doesn’t mean the absence of conflict or stress. It’s the ability to cope with it effectively.
Calm is a superpower !!
