Aggression Do’s and Don’ts Part of the Anger Management For
Dummies Cheat Sheet Aggression differs from anger because
aggressive behavior is intended to inflict harm on others.
Follow these rules to harness your aggression and use your
energy in a more productive manner: Do be competitive. All
successful people are competitive. The trick is to know when and
how. Don’t be confrontational. You won’t accomplish everything
you want in life with a hostile, in-your-face attitude. People
typically avoid confrontation, so they end up avoiding you. Do
be forceful in pursing goals. Passion and drive are what fuel
success. It’s not enough to be achievement-oriented, you have to
be achievement-driven. Don’t be too intense. Don’t overpower
those around you. It’s exhausting — for you and for them. Do be
persistent in getting what you want out of life. When you start
something, stick with it. Don’t allow anger to distract you from
your objective or cause you to give up prematurely. Don’t be
impatient. Give people a chance t