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What does it mean?
Showing your temper makes you vulnerable to scrutiny and judgment.
In plain terms
If you lose your temper, others will study your flaws closely.
What can you take from it?
Control your emotions to avoid being judged unfairly.

Where it applies

  • workplace conflicts
  • public disputes
  • personal relationships

Putting it to work

  • regulate anger
  • maintain composure

Questions to consider

  • How do you react under pressure?
  • Is passion ever useful?

Another view

Sometimes showing emotion is necessary for honesty.

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