Contact Quote by Bob Davids
“I’m gone for eight months…If you feel that it’s critical to contact me, that I get involved in your problem, what I want you to do is to lie down. When that feeling goes away, I want you to get up, solve the problem, and then send me an e-mail with the solution.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with Bob Davids, 2022
He advises taking a pause to calm intense emotions before tackling a problem, then report the solution later.
In simple terms: Pause, calm, then act and solve.
Key Takeaway
Pause, then act and report.
Themes
self‑regulation
problem solving
communication
Mood
reflective
calm
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- work deadline
- relationship conflict
- health emergency
Key Concepts
emotional management
deliberate action
feedback loop
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when the urge to act is just anxiety?
- What strategies help you transition from calm to action?
A Different Perspective
If the pause is too long, momentum may be lost.
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