The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst Why Your Words Are Killing Your Dreams & How To Use Communication To Change Your Life | Erwin McManus
May 5, 2025
Erwin McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect, renowned for his impactful writings and global speaking engagements. In this conversation, he explores how your inner dialogue shapes your reality, emphasizing the need for positive self-talk. McManus reveals the importance of understanding your communication archetype for better relationships and shares insights on adapting communication styles for deeper connections. He articulates the vital role of empathy and curiosity in effective communication, urging listeners to foster resilience and create supportive environments.
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Inner World Shapes Communication
- Our inner world heavily influences the frequency and tone of our communication.
- Negative feelings like fear or anger create a shadow frequency that harms our spoken words' impact.
Forgiveness and Empathy Key
- Start raising your inner frequency with forgiveness: forgive others, ask forgiveness, and forgive yourself.
- Combine empathy and authenticity for healthy communication, seeing from others' views and sharing your true self.
Separate Identity from Failures
- Avoid personifying your negative behaviors; say 'I failed' not 'I am a failure.'
- Detach your identity from shortcomings to prevent negative self-labeling.
