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This post is part of my tumblelog, a nod to the early days of microblogging. A little less micro than the original concept, these posts highlight ideas that aren't quite ready for a full essay.

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17/May/2025

One of the best pieces of advice I've ever received applies to both personal and professional situations:

Write immediately, react later.

When something is frustrating or provokes any type of big emotion response (even a positive one!) and you feel like you need to act now. Write it down. This can help clarify your thinking and then wait a while (hours/days, not minutes) before reacting.

Use the journaling and time to reflect and let that reflection guide your actions.