Description

In this episode, Israel, Shad, and special guest Vinnie explore what it means to be calm—and why some of us struggle with it more than others.

Israel admits he thrives in chaos and gets triggered by overly calm people. Shad reveals how he breaks problems into manageable steps to maintain composure on the surface while his mind races underneath. Vinnie, the self-proclaimed "paragon of failure," shares techniques for bringing calm to tense situations, from using humor to understanding emotional triggers.

The conversation covers:

• The difference between being calm and appearing calm
• Childhood influences on emotional regulation
• Tools for managing reactions in professional settings
• When calm turns into passive avoidance
• The pressure to stay composed when you're volcanic inside
• Why understanding your triggers helps you respond instead of react

Whether you're the person who walks into meetings already fired up or the one who keeps it together while grounded in chaos, this episode offers practical insights on navigating calm—or the lack of it.