Anger

I have always loved competition especially in sports. However, I have to admit that at times I have let my competitive attitude go a little to far. The worst it ever got was when I was a junior in high school. I actually broke my hand punching a padded wall after misting a shot in a open gym basketball game. I was so embarrassed that I didn't even feel the pain in my hand. I knew that I had crossed the line.

I have learned from that experience and many other experiences that self control and discipline not only help you become a better person but actually help you perform at a higher level. People who let their emotions get out of hand actually lose focus on the task at hand and perform poorly. Paraphrasing something I heard Michael Jordan once say, "you must channel your anger to fuel your play instead of getting even or just losing it!"
I really like that!