You’re stuck in a never-ending argument loop with your partner, friend, or colleague. And regardless of the context, you’re determined not to let it go until they validate your rightness. As much as you care about being “right,” you most likely also value connection, which might require you to shift your mindset and behavior. The next time you’re hooked by wrongheaded righteousness, pause and challenge yourself to step out from your micro-focus and see the bigger picture.
For more on navigating interpersonal relationships in a complex world, listen to this conversation I had with Mel Robbins.
Susan David
Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.
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