Pain is a powerful motivator. It pushes people into action faster than anything else.

Agony pushed America to take revenge on Japan when the country attacked Pearl Harbor, causing the destruction of two Japanese cities and the loss of innocent lives. Although effective, it is hard to tell whether this was truly a justified reaction.

It is so easy to fall prey to our own emotions, exacting revenge on all who wrong us.

Agony is the starting point of change, but you must decide what that change will be.