Goes to show. I'm a cool guy.

Once upon a time, I became stressed. Merely by trying to avoid stress. But now I welcome stress. Because it presents a challenge. Forces me to find ways to manage stress. Finally recognizing that some stress can’t be avoided. It’s part of the human condition. So might as well accept it. Embrace it. Better that, than letting stress get the worst of me. Usually, because I’ve overreacted. To a situation that didn’t have to be stressful. To help me, I’ve adopted a new mantra. Yes, I keep repeating, ‘Cool it. Cool it. Cool it.’ It works. Goes to show. I’m a cool guy. --Jim Broede