Yesterday morning, as I was cruising down the highway on my way to church, I noticed something strange. A minivan was stopped dead in the middle of an off-ramp, and a Pontiac Vibe was stopped directly behind it. My first thought was, "Uh oh! Road rage!" As I proceeded further, the minivan very slowly inched forward and then drove off. Now that the van was no longer blocking my view, I could clearly see the problem. A massive male turkey, feathers fully on show, was impeding the flow of traffic. As I passed the interchange, I could see the Vibe very slowly and carefully trying to get around the turkey so as not to harm it. Immediately, my brain went into overdrive. Here are my thoughts in order of appearance and with no apology for their randomness. 1) "That driver could just "bop" the turkey, and Easter dinner would be taken care of." 2) Imagine if a tractor trailer had rounded that corner at speed - poor turkey wouldn't even know what hit him. 3) That is when my thoughts travelled to the lesson. Isn't it interesting that a wild turkey, though large, is not larger or stronger than a mini-van or even a compact car? That didn't stop him from getting out in the middle of the road and trying to intimidate traffic. Not only that - he was successful! I got thinking that bullies are like that. They often look for someone more formidable, more talented, more resilient, more empathetic than themselves, and they target them. They puff themselves up, make a lot of noise, act threatening, and they count on the empathy and compassion of others to protect them from reprisals or from getting hammered by their bigger, stronger, smarter opponent. The next time you find yourself facing a bully, remember, bullies are just turkeys who aren't smart enough to consider the fact that their next challenge might be the tractor trailer that rubs them out without a second thought. Stand in your power. That doesn't mean giving up your empathy or compassion, but use it wisely. Know when you need to hold your own or demand the right of way. Often, the puffy feathers and big noise is just for show - in the end, it's just turkey talk.

Hi everyone, I'm excited to share that I have revived my podcast under a new brand - it is now titled, "The Rise of Rage Podcast", and it launches this weekend! Two years ago, I made the decision to shutter my Freedomology program. At the time, it was the right move—but I knew I wasn’t done having these conversations. Not even close. Because the work I care most about—the real, messy, meaningful work around anger, emotional mastery, and human behaviour—doesn’t go away. It evolves. And so… I’m bringing the podcast back. But this time, it’s different. The Rise of Rage is more than a podcast—it’s a space where I’ll be sharing real insights, real strategies, and real conversations in real time. No fluff. No over-polished theory. Just the kind of practical, grounded guidance that actually helps people make sense of what they’re feeling and what to do next. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions…If you’ve ever struggled to express yourself without things escalating…If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I keep reacting this way?” This is for you. You can listen to the podcast here:https://app.hiro.fm/channel/the-rise-of-rage I’d love to hear what resonates with you.

Mark Carney’s Davos speech wasn’t just powerful because of what he said — it was a masterclass in emotional regulation and strategic leadership. Relaxed yet authoritative body language. Steady eye contact. Measured pacing. No raised voice. No deviation from prepared remarks. This was not anger in motion — it was anger mastered. What stood out most in addition to his complete mastery of his emotional state, was his clear use of Think. Say. Ask.He thought it through deeply.He said what needed to be said to the people best positioned to help.And he asked them to stand with Canada. This is Anger Solutions at its highest level: emotion acknowledged, regulated, and translated into principled action. Quiet. Grounded. Effective. If I'm being honest, this is what seems to resonate most with those who heard it - it wasn't just the message; it was HOW the message was delivered. It was a thing of beauty and something to aspire to - to have that much presence of mind and emotional clarity to be able to respond to clear and present threats with that much poise and grace. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this - not on the politics of the speech, but what impacted you most about how the PM handled himself on the world stage?

This is one of my favourite lessons - I remind myself of this everytime I feel uncomfortable. I know some people who will do just about anything to avoid discomfort - they'll go so far as to fast-forward through parts of shows or movies that "feel too tense". This constant avoidance of discomfort actually makes us more sensitive to it and weakens our resiliency. What are your thoughts on this? (And please, no shade to my massage therapist. He's the reason I have range of motion and all my ribs are seated where they're supposed to be).

Happy Monday! As we settle into this first month of the year, lots of people have been asking about my word for the year. I had decided a couple of months ago that my word for 2026 was going to be "Gratitude" and then a friend and colleauge upped the ante by challenging me to have a word for every month as well! I'm still working on that list, but I wonder - do you have a word for the year? If you do, please share it here! I found this site that shares some great ideas for choosing your word for the year: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/word-of-the-year-ideas