React/Respond
The dog NEVER has a plan for when it actually catches the car. Think about that for a minute. People tend to aim for a reaction out of people; something they can see, something that can be quantified. They are not owed that but human nature seems to fuel the ego that causes one to seek it no less. A reaction is emotional. It is (usually) immediate, overblown and underthought. It is a “rise,” as in “getting a rise out of someone.” It is giving the enemy (real or perceived) what they want. Unfortunately, it is an mentally void behavior that apparently doesn’t disqualify one from the Presidency. Many think it is a show of strength, something that shows off the preparedness to deal with a situation. It isn’t. It is an opportunity to show foolhardiness, usually a show of fear. Respond, don’t react. A “response” doesn’t have to be verbal or contain any a...