PANIC IS EXPENSIVE: THE BUSINESS COST OF AN UNCOMPOSED MIND
The Greatest Intelligence May Be a Composed Mind: Lessons from Football, Leadership and the Workplace A reflection on my late cousin, self-composure, communication, leadership and the discipline of the mind There are moments when we wake up and find ourselves thinking deeply about someone we loved and the lessons they left behind. This morning, I found myself reflecting on my late cousin. I do not want to turn his life into a long story, because the lesson I remember from him is bigger than a particular event. What continues to stay with me is his composure . From an early age, he carried himself with a remarkable calmness. He did not seem interested in unnecessary arguments, unnecessary excitement, or situations that could easily disturb his peace of mind. There was something organized about the way he approached things. He could observe, understand and act without appearing overwhelmed by everything happening around him. At the time, I simply admired it. As I have grown old...