Anger Is Expensive, Calm Is Power | #SaturdaySchool

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Dec 27, 2025

Anger may seem powerful but usually leads us astray. The discussion emphasizes how road rage and irrational behavior can harm relationships and focus. Personal stories highlight the impacts of uncontrolled rage, while exploring the concept of equanimity as a skill to cultivate calmness. Tips are shared on how to pause and choose reactions wisely, especially in frustrating situations. Ultimately, listeners are reminded that true strength lies in restraint and making conscious emotional choices.

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INSIGHT

Anger Feels Powerful But Is Misleading

Anger often feels powerful but usually misdirects energy and damages relationships.
Mark Bell calls it a blowtorch that can burn useful things and the people around you.

ANECDOTE

Brother's Bipolar Rage Shaped Perspective

Mark Bell recounts his oldest brother's bipolar rage to show how frightening uncontrolled anger can be.
The episodes shaped Mark's view that irrational anger can't be reasoned away quickly.

ADVICE

Train Equanimity: Stay At Baseline

Practice equanimity: aim to stay at baseline instead of extreme highs or lows.
Use baseline to control emotions without suppressing them and respond instead of react.

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Anger feels powerful, but it’s usually expensive. In this episode, we break down why rage pulls people in the wrong direction, how “comment anger” and road rage sneak into everyday life, and why staying at baseline is a real skill you can train.We talk about how anger becomes a habit, how it quietly eats away at your focus and relationships, and why trying to reason with irrational behavior often makes things worse instead of better. We also explore equanimity, the idea of staying at baseline, and why real strength isn’t about domination or reaction, but about control.If you’ve ever wanted to throw your phone into the ocean, explode over a small inconvenience, or get pulled into internet arguments, this is a reminder that you always have a choice. You can react, or you can respond.Calm isn’t weakness. It’s power.Subscribe for more on strength, mindset, and building a sharper life. Drop a comment with the one thing that triggers your anger the fastest.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK/TRT/PEPTIDES! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com and use code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off Self-Service Labs and Guided Optimization®.🧠 Methylene Blue: Better Focus, Sleep and Mood 🧠 Use Code POWER10 for 10% off!➢https://troscriptions.com?utm_source=affiliate&ut-m_medium=podcast&ut-m_campaign=MarkBel-I_podcastBest 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject