Arthur Blank Quotes

Sometimes I yell, sometimes I raise my voice. I am trying to do it less, because it's not always attractive. It's not always the right thing to do.

I'm not a screamer. I'm confrontational, but I don't think that translates into anger.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

When someone gets angry during a training session but then does their job, there's no problem; it's fine.

I teach kids that want to be tough that their fists are not the way.

It is impossible for you to be angry and laugh at the same time. Anger and laughter are mutually exclusive and you have the power to choose either.

I don't think you should always stay calm in a tense situation, because you might not ever confront the problem. Maybe it's better to actually let yourself be tense - and find a solution.

Getting angry doesn't solve anything.

At home, a man is entitled to raise his voice maybe once a year, if something really gets under his skin. At work, it's different. I raise my voice all the time. Not out of malice, but to get things right. It's never personal.

I have been to anger management twice. After the first session the lady was like, 'Baby, you don't seem that angry at all. You seem like a really nice guy.'

When you get angry, your options narrow.

I feel like we sometimes let our emotions and anger get in the way.

I used to just lose my temper and tell the audience to shut up.

The key is to put your outrage in a place where you can get it when you need to, but not have it bubble up so much, especially when you're asked to explain new ideas or explain what you observed two people who share none of your experiences.

At times we're going to get angry. Anger is an emotion God built into us. But we don't have to blow up and say hurtful things that are going to damage our relationships. Learn to take a step back, collect your thoughts, and think about what you want to say.

If you want your kids to listen to you, don't yell at them. Whisper. Make them lean in. My kids taught me that. And I do it with adults now.

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

I think the only time I show my emotions and anger is on the cricket field; otherwise, I've mellowed down. And with age, I think, with age you always end up mellowing down.

I don't want to be the angry guy.

I have a very sharp tongue, I'm very impatient, and it's a lifelong struggle.

I was raised that way: don't get mad, get smart.

My mum calls my temper 'Devilman.' They say you calm down with age, but I don't know. It never goes away.

I feel like you get more bees with honey. But that doesn't mean I don't get frustrated in my life. My way of dealing with frustration is to shut down and to think and speak logically.

One thing I hate is people screaming at me. If you want me to do something, talk to me.

I don't throw things or yell.