Why the first 30 seconds of a stressful situation are the most critical
Briefly

"If you try to start doing something in the first 30 to 60 seconds with that jitter going on, it's much more difficult to think clearly and make concise, qualitative decisions."
"During the first 30 to 60 seconds, I had to calm myself and be able to advise and direct those around me. If I come in really nervous, everybody else is going to raise to my level."
"If I approach the situation with a calm voice and positive, confident demeanor, everybody else will drop to my level and we will be able to manage the incident in a much more cohesive fashion."
"Meditating every day helps control my overall stress before any situation arises, allowing me to maintain composure and make well-informed decisions."
Read at Fast Company
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