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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

- James 1:19

I have a very quick temper. 

It is not something I am proud of, but sometimes I feel myself going from zero to angry in 2.5 seconds. 

Being slow to speak does not mean the way you speak, it means how quickly. 

Your reaction to a situation can make or break your reputation, and that reputation can sometimes cost you, a raise or promotion that was in your grasp can be quickly ripped away if you react poorly. 

Listen. 

Consider. 

Then speak, kind words, never angry words. 

You’ll get a lot further in life.