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The Story About Joe, the "Hot Head" Guy Who Had to Go to Anger Management Classes
Some “stupid” judge made him do it.
Here’s a story about a man named "Joe." It’s not his real name because I want to protect my friend. I know Joe very well. He’s a great guy. He lives close to where I live in Arizona.
I will tell you a story in a style I've never tried before. Most of the stuff I write is the "how to" stuff I like learning and writing about. This is a true story about the high cost of anger and how losing our minds can get us into some serious trouble.
When we look at the root cause of many societal problems, mental illness is among the most significant global unresolved dilemmas. Being angry enough to get a gun, start or end fights, scream at bosses, coworkers, or loved ones, and do dumb mad stuff is one of the lowest and darkest depths to which a human can fall.
Anger is poison. I've dealt with my fair share of emotional issues, including anger. We supposedly learn from our mistakes. But the lessons from getting pissed and doing something you regret can be harsh. In some cases, whether it's a car, gun, fist, or knife, the choice of weapon becomes irrelevant. It's the mind gone mad that is the problem.
