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John Teichert shares a lesson from pilot training: pause, assess the situation, and choose your next action before reacting.
When something goes wrong, the urge to react can arrive before we’ve understood the situation.
John Teichert shares an expression from pilot training: “wind the clock.” The clock itself doesn’t resolve the emergency. It represents taking a moment to assess what is happening before choosing how to respond.
That pause can help in everyday situations too—a frustrating email, a disagreement, or an unexpected change of plans.
An idea to put into practice
The next time you notice yourself rushing to respond, take a breath. Ask yourself: What is happening, and what would be a useful next action? Then act with intention.
Where in your life could you pause before reacting?
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