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What does it mean?
Grohl suggests that loud music and screaming can be a form of emotional release.
In plain terms
Being loud and energetic helps release tension.
What can you take from it?
Expressive acts can relieve stress.

Where it applies

  • performance
  • therapy

Putting it to work

  • use music to vent

Questions to consider

  • How do you release stress?

Another view

Volume alone does not solve underlying issues.

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