The Aaron Doughty Podcast EP#560 if people call you "nice" WATCH THIS (they don't respect you)
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Jan 6, 2024 Learn why being 'nice' may not earn you respect and how to become more assertive and magnetic. Discover the disadvantages of people-pleasing and the importance of setting boundaries for success in relationships.
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Nice Often Means Invisible
- Being called "nice" often means you avoid polarizing and hide your true self to prevent conflict.
- Aaron Doughty argues this label signals a lack of presence and fails to establish who you are.
Quit Niceness As A Strategy
- Stop using niceness as a manipulative strategy that expects tension-free reciprocation from others.
- Instead notice when you feel offended because your "nice" acts didn't produce the approval you expected.
Dad Missed Promotion For Being Too Agreeable
- Aaron tells the story of his father, a skilled fire investigator who missed a promotion likely because he was "nice."
- His dad accepted heavy workloads and never pushed back, which limited leadership opportunities.