ANCIENT& not so ancient WISDOM
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November 17, 2005

"Be assertive in dealing with aggressive behavior."

- Jeffrey Hansler (1957 - ) 

Aggressive behavior is attacking - sometimes openly, sometimes veiled with sweetness. Aggressive behavior is fueled by fear - fear of loss, fear of failure, fear of the unknown. Aggressive behavior is predatory.

Assertive behavior asks the hard questions - what are the consequences, what are the risks, what are the rewards. Assertive behavior is based in confidence - confidence in self, confidence in skills, confidence in boundaries. Assertive behavior is patient.  

Wishing you assertiveness in the face of aggression.

Sincerely,