Self-control is about creating space for reason instead of…

Self-control is about creating space for reason instead of just blindly following instincts. It's about being able to view and manage your emotions as if they were inanimate objects-things that don't have the power to determine what you do unless you let them.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

Also belongs to

• Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)
• The Mind in the Cockpit
• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
• Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)

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