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Summary
No one can MAKE you angry … but they can sure do things that get the process started. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in the second segment, we’ll talk about seven steps to overcoming anger and living a happier, more productive, and more influential life. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- A powerful quote from the 1909 classic, Peace, Power & Plenty by Orison Swett Marden.
- How your anger negatively affects your relationships.
- Why overcoming your anger increases your ultimate influence.
Segment #2
Seven Steps to Overcoming Anger (from Adversaries into Allies, pgs. 46-47):
- Become aware
- Desire
- Imagine
- Play (a mind game)
- Recognize
- Apply
- Build on your small successes
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Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.