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#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes

Modern Wisdom

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Mark Manson on Dealing with Negative People

Being around negative people is disliked because they see being an asshole as a show of strength and find complaining as a way to connect. Don't let others' fears hold you back. Critics often target what they fear doing themselves as bold action highlights their own inaction. If you fear criticism, should you value the opinions of those too scared to act? Criticizing someone with the courage you lack won't make you feel better.

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