He ought to have his safety glasses on, but he was too mad and it felt too good to be tearing at something
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He ignores safety gear because he is too angry and enjoys tearing things apart.
- In plain terms
- He is too mad to wear safety glasses and likes breaking things.
- What can you take from it?
- Anger can override safety instincts and rational thought.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does anger cost you?
- How does stress affect safety?
Another view
Sometimes adrenaline suppresses caution.
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