TCF822: Responding versus Reacting

Oct 3, 2023

Learn the importance of responding instead of reacting in various situations, and how impulsive reactions can lead to negative outcomes. Discover the benefits of mind control and thoughtful responses, and hear personal experiences of building relationships and resolving conflicts. Gain insights on taking control of conversations and the power of responding in improving your life.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Mastering Mind Control and Thoughtful Responses

03:10 • 2min

Building Relationships and Collaboration in Business

05:32 • 5min

Taking Control and Scaling Properly

10:21 • 2min

The Power of Responding Instead of Reacting

11:58 • 5min

How do you handle arguments, whether it’s with your employees or clients? Do you react? Or do you respond? The difference between the two may seem subtle but it could be the difference between success and failure in business and in life. Steve discusses the difference between reacting and responding when faced with difficult situations and how learning to respond instead of react can give you more control and better outcomes.

In this episode, Steve discusses:

The difference between reacting and responding
How reacting makes you a slave to the other person, but responding makes them your slave
A real-life situation Steve had with a lighting company competitor who yelled at him
How Steve was able to calmly respond and de-escalate the situation rather than react
The importance of mind and thought control in difficult conversations
How emotions can lower your intelligence when reacting
Tips for practicing responding through roleplaying difficult scenarios

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