1
00:00:05,100 --> 00:00:14,200
During an argument, making a point and speaking 
to our every thought is often our end goal. 
But every time we speak without thinking,

2
00:00:14,300 --> 00:00:23,000
we prolong the argument, giving it the opportunity 
to expand into blaming, name calling, and 
dirt throwing. What we need to do

3
00:00:23,100 --> 00:00:31,100
is set a guard over our words. Say only what 
is beneficial to the conversation. When you 
stop saying what shouldn’t be said,

4
00:00:31,200 --> 00:00:42,100
you stop throwing fuel on the fire of discord. 
Now, make sure you communicate what you need 
to say; don’t harbor anger in an attempt 
to be nice.

5
00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:48,900
Work through the conflict in a manner that 
will help resolve it. And always keep in 
mind what Perry Noble noted:

6
00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:56,000
“When your volume goes up, your influence 
goes down.” I’m Mac Hammond, and this is 
the Winner’s Minute.