There is an old tool that has become very handy that is called strategic patience, which is do not overreact in the short-term. Take your time. See what is the underlying, real message. And then, once the reality is represented by actions, then decide how you are going to react to those actions.

I miss New York. I like the country and I like the people. However, the U.S. political and legal system is prone to overreaction.

It's never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.

In art scandal is a false narrative a smoke screen that camouflages rather than reveals. When we don't know what we're seeing we overreact.