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#807 My Pops’ Greatest Lesson: Get Them Mad and They Can Be Taken Out | Proverbs 2
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- The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 967
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Summary
In this powerful episode of The Vibe with Kelly Cardenas, I share one of the greatest lessons my father ever taught me. My Pops was a boxer. Growing up, he would always say: “Boy, all you have to do is get them mad and then they can be taken out.” At first, I thought he was talking about boxing. Years later, I realized he was talking about life. Whether in business, leadership, relationships, faith, or personal growth, anger has a way of stealing our focus and making us vulnerable to poor decisions. The moment we become consumed by frustration, offense, or outrage, we stop seeing clearly. In this episode, we explore Proverbs 2 from a completely different perspective by reading it backwards. Instead of starting with wisdom, we begin by examining what we stand to lose when we ignore it. Imagine losing everything valuable because you were distracted by shiny opportunities, smooth talk, bad influences, or temporary emotions. Proverbs 2 reveals a powerful solution: Store up wisdom. Turn your ear. Apply your heart. Call out for understanding. Search for insight. When we pursue wisdom, we develop knowledge, understanding, discernment, discipline, discretion, and strength. Those qualities ultimately produce the fruit we all desire: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This episode is for anyone who is: ✔ Struggling with anger ✔ Looking for greater focus ✔ Seeking biblical wisdom ✔ Growing as a leader ✔ Building stronger relationships ✔ Pursuing spiritual growth ✔ Wanting more self-control and emotional intelligence My father’s boxing lesson became one of life’s greatest leadership lessons: focus determines your future. The question is simple: What has your attention today? Wisdom or anger? If this message resonates with yo…