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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 15 MIN

It's Not The Fly...It's You

from Loner To Leader: Your Path To Power, Passion & Prosperity · host Eric Mortimer

Eric discusses the concept of emotional control using a metaphor of samurai fighting flies, symbolizing how men often overreact to small issues, leading to larger problems. He emphasizes that the real issue is not the initial reaction but the subsequent engagement with the problem. He introduces a three-step process: feel the emotion, filter the meaning, and choose a response. He argues that most men lack awareness and control, often under- or over-reacting. The solution is to create space between feelings and actions, leading to more thoughtful and aligned responses.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Loner To Leader: Your Path To Power, Passion & Prosperity!For more information, visit www.lonertoleader.com

Eric discusses the concept of emotional control using a metaphor of samurai fighting flies, symbolizing how men often overreact to small issues, leading to larger problems. He emphasizes that the real issue is not the initial reaction but the subsequent engagement with the problem. He introduces a three-step process: feel the emotion, filter the meaning, and choose a response. He argues that most men lack awareness and control, often under- or over-reacting. The solution is to create space between feelings and actions, leading to more thoughtful and aligned responses.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Loner To Leader: Your Path To Power, Passion & Prosperity!For more information, visit www.lonertoleader.com

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