9.9. Psychological Akido

Being an architect is a tough job. It can be particularly challenging to your psychological health. It is difficult to stay positive and happy while it sometimes seems that the whole world is upon your shoulders. And bad things happen all the time. It can be quite frustrating at times. Most adults experience frustration often; statistically, a typical adult gets angry about 10 times every day. That's normal psychology.

The common man, inexperienced in psychological warfare, is constantly trying to get himself out of trouble. As experienced warriors, we embrace trouble as much as we embrace success. Good and bad things happen. Most of the events are of small consequence. And many events are out of our control. To be happy ...

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