Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
William Arthur WardRead
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Channel your frustrations into solving problems instead of blaming people.
This quote emphasizes the importance of managing one's emotions by directing anger towards constructive solutions rather than allowing it to manifest as hostility towards individuals. By focusing on finding answers to the issues at hand and avoiding making excuses, we can foster a more productive and harmonious environment.
Themes
AngerProblemsSolutionsExcusesWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, I shared the quote to encourage my colleagues to focus on solutions when faced with challenges.
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