The snake crawls through a tool shed and accidentally brushes against a saw. Startled and in pain, it believes the saw is attacking it. In response, the snake bites the saw, injuring its own mouth. Consumed by anger and fear, it wraps itself tightly around the saw in an attempt to suffocate it. The saw continues to cut deeper. The snake dies—not because the saw attacked it, but because of its reaction.

When Your Reaction Becomes the Real Threat: Lessons for Business and Life

There’s a powerful lesson hidden in the story of the snake and the saw. The snake crawls through a tool shed and accidentally brushes against a saw. Startled and in pain, it believes the saw is attacking it. In response, the snake bites the saw, injuring its own mouth. Consumed by anger and fear, it wraps itself tightly around the saw in an attempt to … Continue reading When Your Reaction Becomes the Real Threat: Lessons for Business and Life