We all know what anger feels like. That fire in your chest, the pounding in your ears, the undeniable urge to destroy whatever’s in your way. Society tells us to suppress it – but let me tell you something: anger isn’t your enemy – it’s a weapon. And if you know how to wield it – it can become your most powerful ally. Let’s get into this…
While you may or may not align with Rage Against the Machine’s politics – the fact is – very few people can deny that they have written some BANGERS in their time.
My late-teens and early twenties were shaped by the aggression and rebellious nature of their music – and so, they will always hold a special place in my heart.
In one of their more popular songs, Freedom, from their debut album – singer Zach de la Rocha takes a break from his screaming style and says in a calm voice, “Anger is a gift.”
Back in the day when I was in the pit – moshing around – I heard that line whispered 1000 times…
And it’s as true today as it was then – anger IS a gift.
What I mean by that is – anger can be destructive, yes – but if you channel that energy, it could be the fuel that pushes you to become something… more.
A Chaotic Force to Harness
So, yeah… anger isn’t your enemy – anger is fuel.
It’s not polite. It’s not pretty. But it’s raw, unfiltered power and NOTHING drives you harder. Think back to every time someone doubted you, every smug smirk when you shared your goals, every “You can’t do it.”
Those moments aren’t just memories – they’re ammunition. That fire in your gut when you hear someone dismiss you? That’s not weakness – it’s the spark of greatness waiting to ignite.
You also don’t need to hide it.
Society may tell you it’s ugly. That you need to keep that shit bottled up inside of you so it doesn’t spill out on the rest of the world.
Eff that. You don’t need to be “above it.” What you need to do is focus it. Channel it. Because uncontrolled anger burns everything in its path – but controlled anger? That’s a laser. It doesn’t just cut through excuses – it f**king DESTROYS them.
The Iron Doesn’t Care
And do you know where the PERFECT place to let all of that anger and rage out?
That’s right… the gym.
Think about it: the weights don’t care about your feelings. The iron doesn’t pity you – doesn’t coddle you. It’s just there – begging you to take your anger out on it. Every rep, every set, every drop of sweat is an act of… well, “f**k you”.
Every time you push harder – you’re telling the doubters, the haters and the inner b*tch part of yourself that they were dead wrong.
Anger strips away all the excuses.
“I’m tired” doesn’t matter.
“I’m sore” doesn’t matter.
When you’re in that zone – and the anger sharks are swimming – nothing matters except the next rep, the next goal, the next victory.
It’s primal…
And it’s exactly what you need to break through plateaus and test your limits.
Prove ‘Em ALL Wrong
But here’s the secret: anger isn’t just about proving people wrong…
It’s about proving yourself right.
Think about it: by becoming the person you always knew you could be – the version of yourself that doesn’t back down, doesn’t compromise and DEFINITELY doesn’t stop until the job is done – you’re realizing your TRUE potential.
Don’t listen to the world when it tells you to “calm down” or “let it go.”
They don’t understand. That rage inside you isn’t something to fear – it’s something to HARNESS. Pour that sh*t into the weights. Channel it into the treadmill. Use it to fuel your evolution…
Anger Isn’t Your Enemy
Anger IS your ally – not your enemy.
That means that anger isn’t weakness. It’s strength.
It’s the fire that forges you – the force that turns you into an unstoppable force. And when you learn to control it? Well, then there’s nothing – and no one – that can stand in your way.
So, show the world – and show yourself – that the rage inside isn’t destructive…
Show them ALL what you can build using it as fuel.
Everybody else can bottle it up if they want to – but not us. We’re going to let it out where it can do the most good.
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” – Ernest Hemingway
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