The fastest way to better relationships? Name the habits that quietly break them. We cover ten patterns that sabotage closeness: mooching, broken promises, hijacking conversations, lateness, lying, ghosting, downplaying wins, and treating your time as more valuable than theirs.We dig into why shortcuts, subtle manipulation, and scattered attention erode trust, and how honesty, presence, and celebration rebuild it. Attention is love, steady, generous focus deepens bonds more than grand gestures ever could.This episode gives practical steps to show up, communicate clearly, and celebrate the people you care about. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. Which habit will you drop first?

<description>&lt;p&gt;The fastest way to better relationships? Name the habits that quietly break them. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We cover ten patterns that sabotage closeness: mooching, broken promises, hijacking conversations, lateness, lying, ghosting, downplaying wins, and treating your time as more valuable than theirs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dig into why shortcuts, subtle manipulation, and scattered attention erode trust, and how honesty, presence, and celebration rebuild it. Attention is love, steady, generous focus deepens bonds more than grand gestures ever could.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode gives practical steps to show up, communicate clearly, and celebrate the people you care about. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. Which habit will you drop first?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The fastest way to better relationships? Name the habits that quietly break them.   We cover ten patterns that sabotage closeness: mooching, broken promises, hijacking conversations, lateness, lying, ghosting, downplaying wins, and treating your time as more valuable than theirs. We dig into why shortcuts, subtle manipulation, and scattered attention erode trust, and how honesty, presence, and celebration rebuild it. Attention is love, steady, generous focus deepens bonds more than grand gest...

91. 10 ways to be a Disappointment

Most people think change starts with leaders, but it usually starts with the followers who decide to act. We break down why leaders often reflect the people they serve, how movements only grow when the crowd is ready, and why followership is a real skill that shapes outcomes.You’ll hear three rules to sharpen your influence. Follow people who earn it. Add real value. Stay loyal to the mission, not the personality. We also highlight the shared habits of strong leaders and strong followers, like making space for others and knowing when to step in or step out.If you want impact without the pressure to lead everything, this episode will help you get there. Follow the show and share it with someone who carries the work quietly.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most people think change starts with leaders, but it usually starts with the followers who decide to act. We break down why leaders often reflect the people they serve, how movements only grow when the crowd is ready, and why followership is a real skill that shapes outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear three rules to sharpen your influence. Follow people who earn it. Add real value. Stay loyal to the mission, not the personality. We also highlight the shared habits of strong leaders and strong followers, like making space for others and knowing when to step in or step out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want impact without the pressure to lead everything, this episode will help you get there. Follow the show and share it with someone who carries the work quietly.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most people think change starts with leaders, but it usually starts with the followers who decide to act. We break down why leaders often reflect the people they serve, how movements only grow when the crowd is ready, and why followership is a real skill that shapes outcomes. You’ll hear three rules to sharpen your influence. Follow people who earn it. Add real value. Stay loyal to the mission, not the personality. We also highlight the shared habits of strong leaders and strong followers, li...

90. Good Followers Are Important Too

Journaling can turn scattered thoughts into clarity. This episode shows how writing helps you externalize fear, spot patterns, and make better choices. Messy first drafts are useful because they reveal gaps you can fix. Returning to your notes sharpens your thinking and steadies your decisions.You also learn how putting worries on the page reduces anxiety. Naming fears gives you control. Clear writing builds clear action.If this hits, start with one honest line in a notebook and revisit it tomorrow. Then share the episode with someone who needs a clearer mind.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Journaling can turn scattered thoughts into clarity. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;This episode shows how writing helps you externalize fear, spot patterns, and make better choices. Messy first drafts are useful because they reveal gaps you can fix. Returning to your notes sharpens your thinking and steadies your decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You also learn how putting worries on the page reduces anxiety. Naming fears gives you control. Clear writing builds clear action.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this hits, start with one honest line in a notebook and revisit it tomorrow. Then share the episode with someone who needs a clearer mind.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Journaling can turn scattered thoughts into clarity.   This episode shows how writing helps you externalize fear, spot patterns, and make better choices. Messy first drafts are useful because they reveal gaps you can fix. Returning to your notes sharpens your thinking and steadies your decisions. You also learn how putting worries on the page reduces anxiety. Naming fears gives you control. Clear writing builds clear action. If this hits, start with one honest line in a notebook and revisit i...

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What if the loudest voice in your head is just a habit?  This episode shows how to break old patterns, choose who you want to become, and build identity through small, repeatable actions.You get clear on what can change, what rarely does, and why purpose beats status every time.Follow the show and share it with someone who needs a reset.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if the loudest voice in your head is just a habit? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode shows how to break old patterns, choose who you want to become, and build identity through small, repeatable actions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You get clear on what can change, what rarely does, and why purpose beats status every time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the show and share it with someone who needs a reset.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if the loudest voice in your head is just a habit?   This episode shows how to break old patterns, choose who you want to become, and build identity through small, repeatable actions. You get clear on what can change, what rarely does, and why purpose beats status every time. Follow the show and share it with someone who needs a reset. 

88. We Are What We Choose to Become

What if getting even costs you the most?  This episode breaks down why revenge never brings relief and why chasing fairness keeps you stuck. You hear how retaliation drains your energy, hurts your future, and traps you in mental replays.We share a three-question filter to guide any response: <ul><li>Will this make your life worse? </li><li>Will this protect anyone? </li><li>Will this change the person’s behavior? It helps you choose an action that serves you, especially when the other person holds power.</li></ul>You also hear a story from divorce that shows why choosing better, not fair, protects what matters. Some people who cause harm still win on paper, but they live with an emptiness no victory fixes. Letting go frees you to move forward.If resentment pulls at you, this episode gives you a clearer path.  Follow, share, and leave a review with one question you want us to cover next.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if getting even costs you the most? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode breaks down why revenge never brings relief and why chasing fairness keeps you stuck. You hear how retaliation drains your energy, hurts your future, and traps you in mental replays.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We share a three-question filter to guide any response: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Will this make your life worse? &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Will this protect anyone? &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Will this change the person’s behavior? It helps you choose an action that serves you, especially when the other person holds power.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You also hear a story from divorce that shows why choosing better, not fair, protects what matters. Some people who cause harm still win on paper, but they live with an emptiness no victory fixes. Letting go frees you to move forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If resentment pulls at you, this episode gives you a clearer path. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow, share, and leave a review with one question you want us to cover next.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if getting even costs you the most?   This episode breaks down why revenge never brings relief and why chasing fairness keeps you stuck. You hear how retaliation drains your energy, hurts your future, and traps you in mental replays. We share a three-question filter to guide any response:  Will this make your life worse? Will this protect anyone? Will this change the person’s behavior? It helps you choose an action that serves you, especially when the other person hol...

87. When You Take Revenge  

A hard look at what choices in life are going to give us the most benefit.

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