There seems to be no shortage of conflict today.

There are multiple wars, political fighting, and let's not even start talking about the dumpster fire that is social media. The point is if you're looking for an

enemy to hate there are plenty to choose from. So what about peace? Is it even

possible for us to sit down and listen or feel heard with the people we disagree with or even hate?

If there's one person on this planet who can answer that question, it's William Urey.

William is considered the goat when it comes to negotiation.

The author of multiple books on the subject, including Getting to Yes, which is an absolute masterpiece.

William has spent decades as a peace negotiator,

working to resolve the world's most intractable conflicts.

And if there's one thing I've learned from William,

it's that peace is a process and not an outcome. It's a process that begins by

listening to those we oppose with the same human dignity we offer to anyone else.

And if you think some of the people you disagree human dignity we offer to anyone else.

And if you think some of the people you disagree with or hate

don't deserve to be treated with dignity,

this episode is definitely for you.

This is a bit of optimism.

You're a world famous peace negotiator.

Do you have any competition?

I hope so.

Hope I have plenty of competition.

Right, I know, seriously.

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