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The Playbook With David Meltzer

How to Deal With Negative People

The Playbook With David Meltzer

David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.91.9K Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2023

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I explore the transformative power of understanding and empathy in dealing with negativity. I share insights from my journey, shifting from trying to change others to focusing on comprehending their actions and backgrounds. The importance of praying for others' happiness is discussed as a tool for fostering appreciation and reducing conflict. Drawing from personal experiences, including interactions with online trolls, I illustrate the effectiveness of responding with kindness and an open heart. Additionally, I talk about the role of gratitude and vulnerability in creating a shield against negativity, showing how a change in perspective can influence our reactions and enhance our relationships.

Transcript

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0:00.0

I used to try to change everyone or lecture them.

0:03.0

Can't do that, the kids for sure.

0:04.7

Now all my focus is understanding.

0:07.1

Tell me why you do that.

0:08.7

Like I want to know what happened to you when you were a kid.

0:12.2

Why are you so angry?

0:13.0

I want to understand so I can pray for your happiness.

0:17.0

Pray for your reconciliation, your resolve.

0:20.0

You feel good about it. It's okay.

0:22.0

Now that I hear you, it's okay now I hear you it's cool man I

0:24.4

appreciate that anyone that trolls me you'll see it all the time on my

0:27.8

bums man I literally they freak out but I'm like please here's my cell phone number I just I appreciate what you're telling me I just want to understand why

0:36.7

Can you please call me? 90% of people will never ever call and the 10% that do are already apologetic when they call, man I was having a bad day,

0:45.0

oh okay I understand that.

0:47.0

Or I was trying to get your attention, oh cool it works, how can I help you?

0:50.0

Right? I mean, whatever it is.

0:53.2

But understanding and appreciation,

0:57.4

appreciation's praying for someone's happiness,

0:59.5

you're adding value to them.

1:01.6

If everybody's happy, imagine what this world would be like.

1:04.0

Why would you ever attack somebody else?

1:06.0

The invulnerability of life is vulnerability.

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