There are a lot of professions in the world that require true coolness. People who connect life with one of them, are distinguished by clarity of thought, quick reactions, ability to show efficiency in the rush. It can be:
- croupier;
- bookmakers;
- forensic experts;
- surgeons or pathologists;
- military;
- journalists;
- police officers;
- and, of course, businessmen.
Forbes annually makes a rating of the most affluent Russian entrepreneurs. In 2015, these people managed to remain calm in the crisis and did not lose their composure in the face of the threat to capital. Vladimir Potanin, Mikhail Fridman, Alisher Usmanov not only manage solid assets, but also anger, fear, and other emotions. Has the profession made them so?
A little bit about terms
Coldness is not the same as indifference. The last state is apathy: "I don't care what happens. It doesn't concern me. While cold-bloodedness can be defined by the phrase: "I will do everything that is required of me in this business, I will make every effort, forgetting about my own feelings and emotions.
Judiciousness is one of the sides of a cold-blooded personality. It is a search for reasoned conclusions and balanced decisions. It is the ability to think carefully and logically about important issues. A person of such a mindset, as a rule, is leisurely. He does not speak at a fast pace, he moves smoothly. He is a master at finding compromises and negotiating.
Contrary to reasonableness, quality is impulsivity. Such people rely heavily on their intuition. They can drag out the solution to the problem until the subconscious sends a signal to action. Or rush into the whirlpool without finding out if there is a bottom. It is difficult to predict the behavior of impulsive people. However, he also has his own advantages: there is no desire to find out all the details, they are torn from place to place in the career, but they do not have time for doubts, hidden fears.
Developing composure
When you start to develop your coolness, it's worthwhile to start by practicing your judgment. It will help:
- keep a diary (write down your own thoughts about what happened, analyze the actions of your loved ones).
- Correspondence with an open person (virtual friend, real friend, anonymous interlocutor - it does not matter, the main thing is that both parties were interested in continuing the process of communication and benefit from it);
- Making a list of things to do (this will save you from an impulsive scenario of the day and help you to stick to a clear plan);
- Fixing the key goals (consciousness becomes more objective, the logic in the performance of concrete actions is traced, the focus on the result appears).
It is believed that children and infantile adults, more often women, are impulsive. That is, those who have on whose shoulders to shift the responsibility for their lives, for the central decisions in it. If there is no demand from a child under a certain age, adults can eradicate this thoughtless naivety and simplicity on their own. Of course, if they want to.
Developing discretion
Signs of a rational, cold-blooded man incompatible with impulsivity:
- Self-discipline.
- Groundedness.
- Business format of communication.
- Lack of spontaneity.
- Will power.
Calm confidence and pleasure from the work done - this is the difference between a cold-blooded person who has reached the set goal. He really enjoys the process of following the finish line. It seems as if he generates success on his own, which allows him to be the master of the situation always and everywhere. Cold-blooded people do not sprawl over trifles and know exactly what they need. And if the first time you fail to achieve results, they perceive it as a lesson, gaining experience.
Why it is necessary
Coldness saves lives and saves millions. This will be confirmed by field medical doctors and stockbrokers. Sober mind and cold calculation is necessary if a person has his own business, becomes a participant in important meetings at a high level, is engaged in politics. Full concentration is important when there is a risk to pay for a mistake at the cost of health, financial well-being, business reputation.
Advantages of composure:
- Maintaining control over the emotional sphere;
- Eliminating spontaneity spikes;
- Ability to compare facts, to draw the necessary conclusions;
- Decent behavior in disputes and quarrels, no bazaar scolding;
- Adequate life position.
Result: an image of a self-confident person is created, which is highly valued in modern society. Of course, he is constantly working on himself, supporting this style of thinking and behavior. He cultivates an impenetrability to criticism. He creates the most comfortable living conditions for himself. It does not react to boorishness. Calculates each step, regardless of the scale of the event: the purchase of a vacuum cleaner is no less important to him than a commercial transaction. It is unlikely that there is anything that could knock him out of the way.