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Pause, Breathe, Reflect: How A Brush With Death Changed Michael O’Brien’s Life

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Avoid Shooting Second Arrows

In life, we all experience first arrows, painful incidents that are external to us. The key is to avoid shooting second arrows at ourselves, which are the negative thoughts and actions that compound the pain of the first arrow. By resisting the temptation to ruminate on the pain, seek revenge, or blame ourselves for the first arrow, we can prevent unnecessary suffering and emotional turmoil in our lives.

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