Anger, often viewed as a destructive emotion, can surprisingly fuel creativity and productivity. Uncover the unconventional relationship between anger and peak performance, and learn how to harness this powerful emotion to produce your best work.
Anger is not all bad
Anger can be a powerful tool when used wisely
- For example, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan got angry in the middle of a basketball game and it fueled them to play better
- When used wisely, anger can positively fuel us as well
Anger Can Bring About Passion
When we are angry, we tend to grow this desire towards what has caused our anger
- If you learn to control your anger, you can birth a new passion
- First, it is important to first acknowledge you are angry
- Once in a controlled state, you are more likely to channel your anger at the right things
- You will grow a hunger for a solution
Quick Recap
Anger Helps Channel Your Energy
- Remember that this is where you can be most productive
- It pushes you to the edge
- When you are angry, you receive a boost in creativity
- Anger Can Bring About Passion
- You will be able to become more persistent and consistent when working
Anger Channels Your Energy
When you are angry at someone or something, you tend to channel all your energy towards that thing. You no longer get distracted by what is going on around you and instead focus on what is angering you.
- However, we currently live in a world with so many distractions.
- The average phone user in the US receives 46 push notifications a day.
Anger Drives Us to the Edge
Our negative emotions preserve our lives
- Pain and fear ensure we do not do things that could put us at risk
- Anger is part of our fight or flight response, so it plays a role in keeping us alive in difficult situations
- It also gives us the strength to overcome something coming against us
- Despite anger sometimes leading to rash decisions, it can also lead to creative solutions
- When you are angry, jot down some ideas of how you would solve the problem
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