Definitely out of the "norm" for me. I am not a violent person in nature by any means. I have only been in one fight in my life and that was in third grade.

As far as an outlet for my anger, I took up running and lifting weights and the health benefits are without question but getting in better physical shape has emboldened me as well. I see enough infomercials that if you buy this gimmicky product, you'll "lose weight, feel better, have more confidence" and all that jazz. I'm not into the gimmick part so much as I can testify about the confidence part. My old self would have never had the nerve to run in public much less by this guy's house.

Other than focusing on my wellness I have also taken up playing vintage baseball last summer, go to church, spend more time with friends and generally be a better family man. This forum has been helpful in that regard with full support from my wife and daughter.