2202: How to Relate to Others by Tynan on Improving Relationships & Better Communication Skills

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Episode 2202:

Tynan shares his journey from being naturally unempathetic to developing a deeper understanding of others. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, he offers practical advice on how to cultivate empathy and compassion, emphasizing the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt and understanding their unique struggles.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tynan.com/relate/

Quotes to ponder:

"I now have a process I go through to try to be more positive and understanding towards people."

"If I don't know what someone's life is really like, then I should assume that they are probably doing the best they can with what they've got."

"Sometimes things can't be excused away. But even in those cases, we can have compassion."

Episode references:

Brené Brown's TED Talk on Empathy: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability

Radical Acceptance: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Heart/dp/0553380990

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