Anger isn’t the problem. It’s what you do with it.

Mastering the Fire is Book 2 in the Built from the Inside series—a trauma-informed, SEL-based guide for justice-impacted individuals and anyone working to control emotional reactions that keep them trapped. This book isn’t about pretending you’re not angry. It’s about learning to direct that fire before it burns your progress down.

If you’ve ever exploded when you meant to stay calm—or shut down completely because you couldn’t trust yourself to speak—this is the blueprint to regain control. Built for real-life pressure, this guide shows how emotional mastery becomes the foundation for leadership, peace, and long-term freedom.

Inside you’ll learn:

The truth about triggers—and how to spot them before they explode

What your nervous system does under stress (and how to reset it)

The difference between controlled power and destructive rage

How to build your own fire ritual—a grounding practice for high-stress moments

The emotional reset tools used in trauma recovery, prison reform, and leadership training

Each chapter includes:

Raw stories and real-world examples

3 practical lessons

A grounded tool like the “Trigger Journal” or “Fire Reset Script”

Exercises and reflections

A Capstone Project: Your Fire Control Plan

This isn’t about being passive. It’s about power.
When you learn to control your fire, nobody else can control you.