Apr 16, 2025
Stay Cool
Calm is the flex.
Anyone can snap back. That's easy. A sharp reply, a passive-aggressive jab, a silent cold shoulder. But reacting lowers you.
Real strength isn't loud. It's poised. Collected.
Because when pressure hits and others lose their cool, staying calm does more than protect your dignity - it shows who's really in charge of themselves.
You don't need the last word. You don't need to win the argument.
So stay calm. Not to keep the peace. To keep your power.
Anyone can snap back. That's easy. A sharp reply, a passive-aggressive jab, a silent cold shoulder. But reacting lowers you.
Real strength isn't loud. It's poised. Collected.
Because when pressure hits and others lose their cool, staying calm does more than protect your dignity - it shows who's really in charge of themselves.
You don't need the last word. You don't need to win the argument.
So stay calm. Not to keep the peace. To keep your power.
About Max Antonov
I'm a father of three from Sydney, a Product Director and a Product Coach. I write about product management and run the Product Manager community.
Feel free to reach out: [email protected].
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