Your emotions are real, but they aren’t always reliable. In this episode, Mikel reminds leaders to feel deeply but lead wisely—using emotion as input, not instruction.
Emotions matter—but they should never be the thing steering the ship. In this Daily Fox Fuel, Mikel opens up about the challenge of acknowledging deep feelings without allowing them to dictate decisions. Emotional responses can be powerful indicators of what’s happening inside us, but they can also be momentary, misleading, or magnified. Rooted in Proverbs 16:32, he teaches that true strength isn’t force—it’s restraint. This episode equips leaders to process feelings, pair them with truth, and make decisions grounded in clarity rather than chaos.
00:00 – Welcome
00:17 – Emotions Are Real, but Not Always Reliable
00:52 – Emotion = Data, Not Direction
01:31 – Emotions Change Quickly
01:59 – Like a Radar: It Reveals, Not Directs
02:19 – Wise Leaders Acknowledge Emotion Without Obeying It
02:44 – Proverbs 16:32: Strength Is Restraint
03:08 – Challenge: Which Emotion Has Tried to Take the Wheel?
03:55 – Let Truth Guide, Not Temporary Feelings
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Emotions are real—but they are not reliable leaders. Mikel shares how emotional responses can reveal what’s happening internally, but they shouldn’t determine your next move. Emotions act like a radar showing something is happening, not necessarily what is true. Proverbs 16:32 reminds us that strength is seen in restraint, not reaction. Before acting, pause, process, and let truth—not temporary feelings—guide your decision.