Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi discuss cutting ties with a sociopathic, incestuous, and pedophilic grandfather, the struggles of quitting weed, confessing a damaging secret to one's dad, and navigating a toxic work environment in this episode of Feedback Friday.
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Quick takeaways
It is important to consider the consequences of maintaining relationships with family members who have engaged in harmful behavior.
Reflect on past behavior before resuming unhealthy habits, considering the impact it may have on relationships.
Being honest about financial mismanagement and seeking guidance can help alleviate guilt and improve the situation.
Deep dives
Struggling with Guilt and Mismanaged Money
The writer received a large sum of money from their father and ended up mismanaging a portion of it while going through a difficult phase in their life. They feel guilty and unsure whether to come clean with their father about what happened. They question if it is selfish to burden their father with this information and seek advice on how to make things better.
Mismanagement of Finances and Feelings of Guilt
The writer reveals that they made poor financial decisions by spending a significant portion of the money their father gave them on unhealthy habits such as fast food, smoking, and drinking during a challenging period in their life. They express guilt about their behavior and wonder if they should share the truth with their father to alleviate their conscience or if it would be better to bear the burden themselves.
Guilt over Misusing a Generous Gift
The writer reflects on receiving a large financial gift from their father and the regret they feel for misusing a substantial portion of it during a difficult time in their life. They contemplate whether to confess their actions to their father and seek advice on how to make amends or if it would be selfish to burden him with this information.
Coping with Regret and Financial Mismanagement
The writer discusses their remorse over squandering a generous gift from their father on unhealthy habits and poor financial decisions. They consider whether to disclose this information to their father or keep it hidden to spare him any disappointment. Seeking guidance on how to address the situation and ease their guilt.
Unfortunate work environment in a merged company
The podcast episode discusses a listener's dilemma in a merged company where the new owner creates a toxic work environment. The listener has dealt with multiple bosses, including a remote one, and has not received a formal performance review. The company posted a job similar to the listener's at a higher salary, causing frustration and confusion. The podcast offers advice on communication and recon to better understand the situation, and suggests the listener consider leaving for a company with a better culture.
Avoiding controversial figure interviews on the show
In this episode, the host addresses the topic of having controversial figures like RFK Jr. on the show. The host explains the decision not to have such individuals, stating that engaging with them would require expertise in the specific topics they discuss. The host emphasizes the importance of responsible discourse, especially when it comes to public health and scientific matters. The intention is not to censor alternative viewpoints, but rather to avoid propagating misinformation and promoting responsible information sharing.
Are you right to cut ties with your grandpa now that his sociopathic, incestuous, and pedophilic history has come to light? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:
Some people in your family disagree with your decision to cut ties with Grandpa now that his sociopathic, incestuous, and pedophilic history has come to light. What should you do? [Thanks to Maria Socolof and Brad Watts for helping us with another heavy one!]
Six months off weed during a manic period brought you artistic success and closeness to your wife and kids. Now, in a 'down' time, an urge to resume communion with the righteous herb has returned — much to the chagrin of your wife. Is it worth it?
Your father gave you and your siblings each $100,000 to use for investing in real estate. While you did use much of it to put a down payment on a house, you wasted about half self-soothing while dealing with a depressing, friendless work assignment in the middle of nowhere. Though you know your dad would be disappointed, should you come clean?
Management at your company has become toxic since a recent merger, and they want you to jump through the hoop of finishing your bachelor's degree to make an extra $10,000 in your current position. Unfortunately, a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis has you worried you might not be up to the challenge. What's your best move?[Thanks to HR professional Joanna Tate for helping us with this one!]
Is there value in platforming divisive figures like RFK Jr. on this show?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!