Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

Your Emotions Aren't Your Boss

Daily Chase #93

Sep 10, 2025
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As Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey write in "Build the Life You Want," your emotions are like weather to a construction company.

When it rains or snows, it affects the ability to get work done. But the right response isn't to try to change the weather (which is impossible) or wish the weather were different (which doesn't h…

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