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Podcast: Work On Your Game: Discipline, Structure, and Execution Under Pressure
Episode: #3575: Seeking “Understanding” Is A Crutch
Description: Understanding sounds noble, but I’m going to say it straight. In this episode, I explain why the need to be understood is emotional, not intellectual. When I need everyone to “get me,” I’m already giving up some of my authority.
Predators in the wild don’t stop to explain themselves. They move with clarity and power. The more you feel the need to explain, justify, and translate yourself for everyone, the more you start editing who you are. I break down why chasing understanding can weaken your position and what to do instead if you want to lead with real...