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What does it mean?
He claims smoking helps him stay calm and objective when dealing with human issues.
In plain terms
He thinks pipe smoking calms his mind for judgment.
What can you take from it?
Find routines that help you stay calm.

Where it applies

  • stress management
  • decision making
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • create calming rituals
  • manage stress

Questions to consider

  • What calms you?
  • Do habits affect judgment?

Another view

Smoking harms health regardless of perceived mental benefits.

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